Chris Witczak
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
At Children’s Wisconsin, I spearheaded efforts to enhance operating room efficiency and patient safety, demonstrating surgical expertise and a strong ability to mentor. My proactive approach in streamlining processes and fostering team collaboration led to significant improvements in surgical outcomes and staff professional development, embodying a blend of technical proficiency and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Surgical Technologist
Children’s Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
03.2014 - Current
- Streamlined operating room efficiency by organizing surgical instruments and equipment for easy access during procedures.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere through strong teamwork skills while maintaining professionalism under pressure during critical situations.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently maintaining sterile environments and adhering to strict surgical protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new medical software systems used for documentation purposes within various hospitals or clinics served as a Lead Surgical Technologist.
- Mentored junior technologists, sharing expertise and promoting professional development within the team.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing skilled assistance to surgeons during complex procedures.
- Facilitated seamless communication among surgical staff by acting as an effective liaison between surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Reduced surgery preparation time by effectively collaborating with the surgical team in setting up equipment and instruments.
- Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and offering suggestions for process enhancements.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Education
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
MATC
Milwaukee, WI05.2001
Skills
- Patient care
- Surgical expertise
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile technique
- Mentoring
- Continuing education
- Instrument care
- Basic life support
- Workplace safety
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient confidentiality
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen collection
- Equipment set up
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Staff education
- Preparing for surgeries
- Sterile field management
- Surgical counts
Certification
BLS
CST
Timeline
Lead Surgical Technologist
Children’s Wisconsin
03.2014 - Current
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
MATC