Barbara Bowen
Memphis
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lebonheur Children Medical Center
Memphis
07.2025 - Current
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Assisted surgeons during surgical interventions and maintained sterile fields
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in preparing operating rooms for surgery, including setting up and arranging instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted instrument counts before and after each procedure to ensure accuracy of supplies used.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment for staff members and patients by following proper protocols for infection control measures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during a variety of operative procedures involving the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and extremities.
- Performed scrubbing duties as needed such as selecting appropriate sterile instruments and passing them to the surgeon during surgery.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Healthcare
Boca Raton
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with nurses and surgeons to ensure efficient room turnover.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during a variety of operative procedures involving the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and extremities.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Wolf River Surgery Center
Germantown
12.2015 - 12.2022
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Santa Rosa
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and supplies.
- Maintained sterile environments by following infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
Education
Certified Surgical Tech - Surgical Technician Program
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN 10.2005 - 10.2006
Southside High School
Memphis, TNSkills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Aseptic technique
- Operating room preparation
- Patient safety protocols
- HIPAA proficiency
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lebonheur Children Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
03.2025 - 06.2025
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2024
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2023 - 11.2023
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
FlexCare Medical Staffing
06.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Wolf River Surgery Center
12.2015 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Tech - Surgical Technician Program
Concorde Career College
10.2005 - 10.2006
Southside High School