Chad Cross

I've worked at CVPH in the operating room for 9yrs I specialized in neuro and urology procedures

• Assisted in prepping and draping of surgical sites.
• Prepared operating room with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Provided support to surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and other materials.
• Sterilized equipment before and after each procedure according to hospital standards.
• Maintained a clean, organized work environment throughout the day.
• Maintained accurate records of all surgical instrument counts before and after each procedure.
• Kept track of expiration dates on sterile items used in surgeries.
• Communicated effectively with team members regarding patient needs during operation times.
• Participated in continuing education courses related to surgical technology practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper safety protocols when handling sharps or hazardous materials.
• Operated machines such as suction devices, cautery devices, power drills., as directed by physician or surgeon.
• Disposed of contaminated materials following standard infection control policies.
• Followed established guidelines for use of protective clothing while performing tasks within the operating room setting.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
• Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
• Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
• Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.

• Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
• Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
• Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
• Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
• Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
• Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
• Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
• Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
• Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
• Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
• Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
• Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
• Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
• Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.

• Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
• Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
• Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
• Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
• Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
• Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
• Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
• Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
• Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
• Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
• Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
• Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
• Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.

• Installed, tested and maintained sprinkler systems in accordance with local codes and regulations.
• Repaired existing sprinkler systems and replaced defective parts.
• Identified and resolved issues related to water pressure, flow rate and distribution patterns of sprinklers.
• Performed routine maintenance on all sprinkler systems including cleaning pipes and fittings.
• Determined layout of piping for new installations according to blueprints or specifications from engineers or architects.
• Conducted tests to ensure that the installation was working properly.
• Calculated water pressure needed for effective operation of the system based on factors such as height of building, number of floors and materials used in construction.
• Fabricated pipe sections at jobsite when necessary using tools such as hacksaws, threaders, reamers and benders.
• Operated power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, soldering irons safely during installation process.
• Completed sprinkler system installations for new construction and remodeling projects.
• Gathered and removed extra materials, trash and other debris from job sites.
• Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
• Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
• Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
• Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.

• Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
• Mixed abrasive material with water to create a slurry for blasting.
• Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
• Adjusted nozzle size and pressure settings on the sandblaster to achieve desired results.
• Cleaned and maintained all sandblasting equipment after each job was completed.
• Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials into the sandblast cabinet or onto blast tables.
• Determined appropriate type of media used based on substrates being blasted.
• Monitored air pressure levels throughout the duration of the project to ensure consistent results.
• Repaired damaged components using welding techniques prior to beginning any sandblasting work.