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Brent Miller

Forest Grove,Oregon

Summary

Adept at machine operation and teamwork, I excelled at International Paper by ensuring product quality and workplace safety, surpassing standard operating procedures. My role as an Operating Room Technician at Kaiser Permanente honed my precision and collaboration skills, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and patient care standards. Also ran forklift at I.P.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Rewind Machine Operator

International Paper
01.2022 - 08.2024

  • Maintained consistent product quality by adhering to strict specifications and guidelines during the rewinding process.

  • Managed inventory of raw materials and supplies, making sure all necessary items were readily available for smooth production flow.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail when setting up machines, ensuring accurate alignment and tension control throughout rewinding operations.
  • Achieved higher levels of precision in rewinding tasks by utilizing advanced measuring tools and techniques throughout each project.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of finished products, ensuring they met company standards before shipment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring optimal conditions for safe and efficient rewind machine operation.
  • Ensured workplace safety by following all industry protocols and regulations while operating rewind machines.

Operating Room Technician

Kaiser Permanente
09.1972 - 04.2017
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Participated in OR quality initiatives, providing constructive feedback to enhance future performance.
  • Oversaw proper handling of specimens and cultures, complying with prescribed hospital procedure and Area of certification regulations.
  • Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
  • Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.

Education

General Studies -

Portland Community College
Portland, OR

Assosiates Degree - Medical

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR

Skills

  • Machine Operation
  • Safety Procedures
  • Machine setup
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Workplace Safety
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Equipment Operation
  • Professionalism
  • Safety inspection
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Quality Inspection
  • Production Monitoring

Timeline

Rewind Machine Operator

International Paper
01.2022 - 08.2024

Operating Room Technician

Kaiser Permanente
09.1972 - 04.2017

General Studies -

Portland Community College

Assosiates Degree - Medical

Mt. Hood Community College

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