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Elijah Harris

Vacaville

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated Certified Surgical Technologist with recently obtained certification and a strong foundation in sterile techniques, surgical procedures, and patient care. Eager to contribute to a team-oriented healthcare environment by leveraging clinical training, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting surgical teams in delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth within a dynamic surgical setting.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist Student

San Ramon Regional Hospital
San Ramon
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment to enhance procedural efficiency.
  • Maintained sterile field during surgeries to reduce infection risks.
  • Collaborated with surgical team to facilitate smooth operational workflows.
  • Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring timely restocking as needed.
  • Documented and observed procedures for training and compliance purposes.
  • Responded swiftly to surgeons' requests for additional materials during operations.
  • Prepared sutures, dressings, and essential items for diverse surgical procedures.
  • Gained experience in Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, General, and Neuro surgeries.

Sterile Processing Technician (Contract)

UCSF School of Dentistry
San Francisco
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Processed and sterilized surgical instruments under hospital-grade infection control protocols.
  • Maintained compliance with OSHA and Joint Commission standards.

Sterile Processing Technician (Externship)

Sutter Fairfield Surgery Center
Fairfield
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Hands-on experience in sterile processing and instrument decontamination.
  • Worked with endoscopes, steam sterilization, and Sterrad (O3) sterilization systems.

Team Member

Target
Vacaville
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maintained organization and stocked merchandise per store layout.

Multichannel Transmission System Operator (MOS 25Q)

U.S. Army
El Paso
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Installed, operated, and maintained multichannel communication systems.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology Program

Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA
09.2025

Certified Healthcare Sterile Processing Technician - Allied Health

Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA
01.2023

Basic Leadership Course -

U.S. Army
01.2021

Combat Life Saving (CLS) Certification -

U.S. Army
01.2021

Skills

  • Sterile technique & aseptic principles
  • Specimen handling & labeling
  • HIPAA compliance & patient confidentiality
  • Assisting surgeons & anticipating procedural needs
  • Infection control & biohazard safety protocols
  • Surgical case preparation & draping techniques
  • Instrument sterilization & decontamination
  • Knowledge of surgical procedures & specialties
  • Patient positioning & surgical site preparation
  • Suture material handling & passing techniques
  • Adherence to Joint Commission & OSHA standards
  • Dexterity & precision in instrument handling

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) , NBSTSA, Contra Costa Medical Career College ,2025
  • Certified Healthcare Sterile Processing Technician, Contra Costa Medical Career College, 2023
  • Basic Leadership Course, U.S. Army, 2021
  • Combat Life Saving (CLS) Certification, U.S. Army, 2021

Timeline

Surgical Technologist Student

San Ramon Regional Hospital
05.2025 - 09.2025

Sterile Processing Technician (Contract)

UCSF School of Dentistry
10.2023 - 01.2024

Sterile Processing Technician (Externship)

Sutter Fairfield Surgery Center
01.2023 - 05.2023

Team Member

Target
01.2022 - 02.2023

Multichannel Transmission System Operator (MOS 25Q)

U.S. Army
01.2017 - 01.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology Program

Contra Costa Medical Career College

Certified Healthcare Sterile Processing Technician - Allied Health

Contra Costa Medical Career College

Basic Leadership Course -

U.S. Army

Combat Life Saving (CLS) Certification -

U.S. Army

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