Amy Cochran
Wheatfield,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with over 30 years of experience in surgical settings. Skilled in patient monitoring, inventory management, and quality assurance initiatives. Committed to optimizing surgical processes to improve patient care and operational efficiency. Looking to further my career through a position in Materials Management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwest Health Lakeshore Surgicare
Chesterton, Indiana
01.2018 - Current
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures with precision.
- Maintained sterile environments in accordance with hospital protocols and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline workflow during operations, ensuring timely instrument availability.
- Operated and troubleshot medical devices and tools utilized in surgeries.
- Managed surgical supplies inventory, ensuring proper storage and availability.
- Educated new staff on best practices for surgical procedures and protocols.
- Monitored patient conditions during surgery, providing timely updates to the team.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives to enhance operational efficiency in the OR.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- 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.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Scrubbed in for surgical cases, ensuring proper sterile technique.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Executed postoperative dressing applications, supporting optimal wound healing and patient recovery.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Conducted pre-operative patient interviews and documented vital signs, allergies, and other relevant information in patient records.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields, facilitating quick access to instruments and equipment for surgical teams.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwest Health Porter
Valparaiso , IN
05.2008 - 01.2018
- Maintained sterile environments in compliance with hospital protocols and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline workflow during operations, ensuring timely and efficient procedures.
- Monitored patient conditions during surgery, providing timely updates to the surgical team.
- Operated and troubleshot medical devices used in surgeries, maintaining functionality to support successful outcomes.
- Assisted in the preparation of surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Managed surgical supplies inventory, ensuring availability and proper storage practices.
- Educated new staff on best practices for surgical procedures and protocols.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and patient safety in the operating room.
Education
Surgical Technology -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, INSkills
- Surgical instrument prep
- Surgical setup procedures
- Surgical equipment operation
- Operating medical devices
- Sterile environment maintenance
- Surgical supply management
- Postoperative care
- Patient safety protocols
- Collaborating with healthcare teams
- Educating new staff
- Proactive problem solving
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwest Health Lakeshore Surgicare
01.2018 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwest Health Porter
05.2008 - 01.2018
Surgical Technology -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana