Surgical Technician
Mcleod Wesmark Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
- Upheld high standards of patient privacy by following HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Improved patient care by assisting surgeons during surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Established a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
- Promoted teamwork within the surgical team by communicating effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff members during procedures.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by anticipating surgeons'' needs throughout procedures and reacting quickly to changes in situations.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency through expert handling and passing of instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels of surgical supplies by conducting regular checks on stock availability and replenishing when necessary.
- Mentored junior Surgical Technicians through sharing best practices in order to maintain a high standard of excellence within the department.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Enhanced team coordination by acting as liaison between surgeons and nursing staff.
- Reduced turnaround times for operating rooms by streamlining cleaning and preparation processes.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.