Bruce Lyle

Certified Surgical Technologist

Terre Haute surgical center

Terre Haute, IN

10.2007 - 02.2024

Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.
Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.