At Holy Cross Hospital, a skilled Surgical Equipment Technician excelled in maintaining a safe work environment and training staff on surgical procedures, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and leadership. Demonstrated adaptability and mechanical knowledge led to increased customer satisfaction and efficiency in OR operations. A reliable and dependable liaison for all surgeons, scrub techs, nurses and other Clinical assistants.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Equipment Technician
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
08.2000 - Current
Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Trained new clinical assistants and nurses on standard operating procedures and usage of our surgical equipments
Position patients based on surgical procedures. Performing sterile techiques such as doning gloves and sterile surgical gowns to hold for prepping of total hips, knees, shoulders, etc.
Lead Tech in ortho/neuro cases. Working alongside surgeons to place pins to hold patients on the Jackson table.
Preceptor for clinical assistants and nurses to use all positional equipment such as Wilson frame, chest rolls, Schlein, Wixson Hip positioner, Universal Lateral positioner, Beam bag, Universal leg holders for total knee surgeries, Hand Tables, Hanna table and so much more.
Changing all the gases for the OR. Maintaining appropriate levels at all time.
Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues. Such as troubleshooting Laparascopic Towers and/or Da Vinici
Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in surgical equipment by reaching out to reps and equipment manufacturers to enable the surgeons and nurses to use the equipments safely and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma - Welding
Thompson Town High School
Clarendon, Jamaica
07.1996
Skills
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Works Well Under Pressure
Multitasking and Organization
Troubleshooting for all surgical equipments
Mechanical Knowledge
Equipment Maintenance
Heavy Lifting of patients and Equipment
Patient Safety whether transporting or position for surgery