Angela Guthrie

• Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.

• Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
• Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
• Cleaned and sterilized room after surgery and counted instruments and sponges used to account for supplies.
• Maintained functional knowledge of operational procedures to anticipate needs of surgical staff.
• Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.

Assist with the planning and coordination of instrument

turnarounds and communicate with the surgical team regarding special equipment,loaner trays ,implant needs etc.

Ensure quality of care by assisting in the cleaning of surgical instruments.

Keep track of case flow and notify Sterile Processing in advance of additional needs.

Go to person in ensuring everything is in place for surgery

and solving any issue that may arise whether its a missing instrument , dirty tray or mishap in scheduling as it applies to instruments or equipment.

Provides Operating Room Staff support in preparing the OR Suite for surgery by verifying instrument trays are available prior to case start times.

• Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
• Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
• Cleaned and sterilized room after surgery and counted instruments and sponges used to account for supplies.
• Maintained functional knowledge of operational procedures to anticipate needs of [Job title].
• Verified compliance with sterile field protocols, immediately reporting breaches to [Job title] during procedures.
• Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
• Oversaw proper handling of specimens and cultures, complying with prescribed hospital procedure and [Area of certification] regulations.
• Participated in OR quality initiatives, providing constructive feedback to enhance future performance.

• Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
• Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Acted as receiving agent in verifying delivered goods, preparing receipts for purchases and generating quarterly transaction reports.
• Inspected, assembled, packaged and sterilized trays, sets and packs used for variety of general and specialized medical and surgical procedures.
• Organized reprocessed items on shelves and rotated stock using first-in and first-out (FIFO) method.
• Documented and validated chemicals testing and compliance with requirements for full validation of disinfection processes.
• Managed decontamination, sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.