Ben Moehnke

• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning 10 procedures for optimal efficiency.
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
• Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
• Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
• Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
• Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use
• Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies
• Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes
• Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures
• Maintained high infection control standards
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes

• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
• Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Trained Scrub Nurses and Surgical Technologist in ENT, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Plastic Surgery, and General Surgery procedures.
• Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning 3 procedures for optimal efficiency.
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
• Completed 8 total joint replacement procedures per month.
• Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
• Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.

Responsibilities;

* Ensuring Correctness of all case carts for the day by reviewing Dr. preference cards for all instrumentation and materials were correct for every procedure happening throughout each day "25-40" procedures / day.

* Communicate needs from OR to Sterile Processing regarding Instrumentation needs

* Communicate and assist Circulating Nurses with Immediate use Steam Sterilization of instrumentation, as well as any materials needed intra-operatively.

* Perform as Operating Room Scrub Tech. when staffing was needed including GYN, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery including Total joint replacement, Neuro Surgery, Vascular Surgery.

* Provide Scrub break / lunch relief when necessary

• Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
• Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
• Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
• Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns.
• Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
• Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
• Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
• Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
• Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
• Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
• Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
• Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
• Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
• Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.

• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
• Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
• Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
• Completed [Number] total joint replacement procedures per month.
• Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning [Type] procedures for optimal efficiency.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
• Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
• Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Trained 4 Surgical Technologist Staff on surgical procedures.
• Trained 10 Surgical Technologist Students from Portland Community College during their Practical Training requirements.

• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
• Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning 3 procedures for optimal efficiency.
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
• Completed 4 total joint replacement procedures per month.
• Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
• Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
• Trained Nurses and Surgical Technologist in ENT / Oral and Maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• Member of Free Flap Team
• Member of Neuro-Surgical Team
• Member of Liver Transplant Team

• Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
• Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
• Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
• Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning [Type] procedures for optimal efficiency.
• Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
• Completed [Number] total joint replacement procedures per month.
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
• Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Assisted ENT Surgens in the Clinical settings as well.
• Scheduled patent visits
• provided audiogram evaluations
• pediatric patient needs regarding ENT, Ear cleanings, Tympanic Membrane evaluation, Nasal evaluation.
• Nasogastric scoping in clinic setting, and equipment mantenence and cleaning.
• clinical room equipment and supply counts and restocking.
• clinical room positioning and cleaning between Patients.