Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Resume:
VIJAY ARIATHURAI, CST
Glendale, CA
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a rewarding position as a certified surgical technologist with an innovative and professional organization where I can contribute my knowledge and skills for the benefit of the company.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; works well in team settings and independently; excellent multi-tasker and problem solver.
Pre-operative skills: Creating a sterile field, opening sterile supplies, scrubbing/gowning/gloving, organizing sterile field and performing necessary counts.
Intra-operative skills: Properly cares for specimen, anticipate the needs of the surgeon/assistant, pass instruments/supplies, maintain an organized Mayo stand and back table, maintain sterility throughout the procedure, apply sterile dressings and perform closing counts.
Post-operative skills: Breaks down sterile field, properly disposes of all sharps, prepares instruments for decontamination and disposes of all one-use items.
EDUCATION
CBD College, Los Angeles - Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology Graduated July 2025
CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association- BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers Expires: 12/2026
N95 Respirator Training and Fit Testing Verification. 12/06/2024
Fire Safety Card Expires: 12/07/2028
Association of Surgical Technologists member
HIPAA certified/OSHA trained
NBSTSA- Certified Surgical Technologist Exam Passed: 09/18/2025
EXPERIENCE
Glendale Memorial Hospital, Glendale, CA 01/2025- 07/2025 Surgical Technologist Clinicals Case specialties: Cardiothoracic, Orthopedic, General, ENT, GU, OB-GYN
Maintained correct supplies and surgical equipment prior to case.
Set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for procedures.
Gowned and gloved surgeons.
Assisted in draping sterile field.
Passed instruments to surgeons during procedures.
Maintained highest standard of sterile technique during procedures.
Prepared sterile dressings.
Cleaned and prepared instruments for terminal sterilization.
Responsible for room turnover for the proceeding patient
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