Amber Buck

• Monitored equipment functionality, reporting issues promptly to ensure operational efficiency.
• Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time between surgeries, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Conducted inventory management of surgical supplies, ensuring availability and proper stock levels at all times.
• Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
• Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
• Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
• Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
• Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Trained new staff on surgical techniques, instrument handling, and best practices in the operating room.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
• Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
• Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and providing necessary support.
• Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control standards throughout procedures.

• Assisted surgeons by preparing and maintaining sterile instruments during surgical procedures.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards in the operating room.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline workflows and enhance procedural efficiency.
• Mentored junior staff on best practices for instrument handling and preparation techniques.
• I learned to assist in Vascular Cases as well as Orthopedics
• Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Assisted in emergency procedures, demonstrating ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.

Here I did plastics and general. I also did robot general and thoracic cases.

• Adapted quickly to various surgical settings and protocols across multiple healthcare facilities.
• Improved surgical outcomes by maintaining a sterile environment and assisting in the proper use of surgical instruments.
• Assisted surgeons in diverse specialties, adapting seamlessly to various procedures and facility requirements.
• Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining sterile environments.
• Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
• Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.

Here I worked in the Vascular POD the whole time. I did endo vascular and Fem Pops, AV Fistulas, Open Triple A's, trauma . And many more vascular cases. I also had students to teach as well.

This was also a level 1 trauma and teaching facility.

• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
• Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
• Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.

• Trained new staff on surgical techniques, instrument handling, and best practices in the operating room.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
• Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
• Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
• Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.

• Contributed to surgical team efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly supplying required instruments.
• Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly acclimating to new facilities, staff, and operational processes while traveling between assignments.
• Expedited case turnover times by effectively collaborating with housekeeping staff on room preparation tasks.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining sterile environments.

• Implemented inventory management systems to track surgical supplies and minimize waste.
• Conducted pre-operative assessments to verify equipment functionality and readiness for surgery.
• Developed training materials for new hires, focusing on operational protocols and safety measures.
• Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes through process optimization.
• Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining sterile environments.
• Trained junior staff on best practices for sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
• Level 1 Trauma and teaching facility
• Mentored new team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

• Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Assisted surgeons by preparing and maintaining sterile instruments during surgical procedures.
• Mentored junior staff on best practices for instrument handling and preparation techniques.
• Ensured timely completion of surgeries with accurate instrument counts and efficient equipment setup and breakdown.
• This was a level 1 Trauma Center

• Prepared and organized surgical instruments for various procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and providing necessary support.
• Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control standards throughout procedures.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize workflows and enhance patient care delivery.