1. Tommie L Johnston
2425 Manor Oak Dr.
Modesto, California United States 95355
209-484-4373
tomisalami1@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Certified Surgical Technologist with 11 years experience in all surgical specialties (with the exception of
CVOR) from ambulatory centers to 2 Trauma hospitals, and cardiac catheritization experience. Looking
to obtain a challenging position in a reputed company where I can utilze my dexterity and professional
skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sonora Regional Surgery Center, Sonora , CA Tuolomne
Certified Surgical Technologist
03/2015 - 12/Present
Kaiser Permenente Modesto, Modesto, California USA
Surgical Technologist
08/2011 - 01/2015
 Assume responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, and assist the
surgeon, and assist with circulating duties as necessary.
 Observe and maintain aseptic technique at all times.
 Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed equipment and supplies.
 Maintain working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment.
 Accomplish required scrub following policy/procedure.
 Assist with skin preparation and draping of patient.
 Complete required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure.
 Gown and glove members of the surgical team.
 Anticipate the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing
physician preference cards.
 Control the location of contaminated instruments and supplies to prevent the spread of infection by
properly utilizing the case cart system.
 Handle and care for surgical specimens according to policy/procedure.
 Report pertinent information regarding patient care to relief personnel.
 Prepare the operating room for the next procedure by utilizing proper cleaning techniques and return
equipment to designated area.
 Research information of surgical procedure as needed.
 Take mandatory call as assigned.
 Assist in transportation and positioning of patients, using good body mechanics and proper technique.
 Communicate with other departments to obtain items required, (x-ray, SPD, Pathology, Nursing Units,
etc.).
 Plan, implement and evaluate personal/professional goals.
 Assist with orientation of new personnel, provide in service programs as directed, and attend
continuing education on a regular basis.
 Work scheduled hours yet flexible with schedule to meet the needs of the department.
 Maintain confidentiality of patient, family, physician and staff concerns.
American Mobile/Alaska Regional Hospital, Anchorage, Alaska United 05/2011 - 08/2011

2. States
Surgical Technologist
Traveler. Same skills as above.
American Mobile/Providence Medical Center, Anchorage, Alaska United
States
Surgical Technologist
10/2010 - 03/2011
Traveler - Same skills as above.
American Mobile/Denver VA, Denver, Colorado United States
Surgical Technologist
03/2010 - 09/2010
Taveler - Same skills as above.
Scripps Memorial, San Diego, CA USA
Surgical Technologist
01/2009 - 09/2009
Same as above.
American Mobile/Scripps Memorial, San Diego, California
Surgical Technologist
06/2008 - 01/2009
Traveler - Same as above.
Oconee Regional Medical Center, Milledgeville , Georgia
Surgical Technologist
02/2005 - 05/2008
Same as above, including surgical scheduling, sterile processing and materials management.
Foot and Leg Centers of GA, LLC, Macon, Georgia
Surgical Technologist/Scheduler/Materials Management
07/2004 - 01/2005
Same as above, including surgical scheduling, sterile processing and materials management.
EDUCATION
Georgia Military College Milledgeville , Georgia
Pre-nursing, GPA: 3.8
2006 - 2007
Tennessee Technology Center Knoxville, Tennessee
Surgical Technology in Surgical Technology, GPA: 3.8
2002 - 2004
Pellissippi State Technical and Community College
Liberal Arts
2000 - 2001
Roane State Community College Oak Ridge
Liberal Arts
1998 - 1999
SKILLS
 Certified
 Eleven years experience as Surgical Technologist in all services except for CVOR.
 Remarkable ability to give full attention to what other people are saying and, taking time to
understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at
inappropriate times.
 Enviable ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
 Strong ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

3.  Exceptional ability using mathematics to solve problems.
 Ability using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
 Immense ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future
problem solving and decision-making.
 Deep knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries,
diseases, and deformities.
 Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule.
 Remarkable ability to communicate with Doctors, circulating nurses and schedule coordinators.
 Ability to calibrate equipment.
 In-depth ability handling surgical instruments; precise hand/eye coordination; passing instrument to
physician, and assembling surgical instrumentation.
 Great ability to manipulate small items and equipment and ability to work under operating
microscope.