Betty Netherton

Orthopedic Surgical Technician

Roper St. Francis Hospital

08.2000 - Current

Streamlined surgery preparation, efficiently organizing instruments, supplies, and equipment for easy access during procedures.
Increased surgeon satisfaction by anticipating needs and promptly providing required assistance throughout surgeries.
Expedited case turnover times through efficient disassembly of used instruments, cleaning operating rooms, and preparing for upcoming cases.
Promoted patient safety by effectively managing surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring proper functioning at all times.
Minimized risk of infection by consistently practicing proper sterilization techniques for all surgical tools and equipment.
Improved operating room efficiency by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to proper protocols.
Provided comprehensive training to junior technicians in areas such as instrumentation handling, procedural etiquette, and sterility maintenance techniques.
Facilitated effective communication between surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other team members during operations.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.