Dedicated Operating Room Assistant with a proven track record at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, excelling in sterile technique and team collaboration. Enhanced operational efficiency and improved patient safety through meticulous preparation and inventory management, while mentoring new staff and remaining calm under pressure during critical situations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Assistant
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
05.2012 - Current
Enhanced operational efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces, supporting quick room turnover between surgeries.
Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed.
Cleaned and sterilized room after surgery and counted instruments and sponges used to account for supplies.
Prepared patients for surgery and transported patients to and from operating room.
Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
Coordinated with biomedical engineering teams to ensure all surgical equipment was in proper working order, minimizing delays or complications during surgeries.
Improved patient safety by efficiently preparing operating rooms and ensuring a sterile environment.
Complied with all relevant regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment at all times within the operating room setting.
Played a crucial role in emergency situations by remaining calm under pressure and assisting surgical teams as needed to save lives or stabilize patients'' conditions quickly.
Operating Room Assistant
Anne Arundel Urology
03.2003 - 05.2012
Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
Played a crucial role in emergency situations by remaining calm under pressure and assisting surgical teams as needed to save lives or stabilize patients'' conditions quickly.
Served as a resource and mentor for new Operating Room Assistants, providing guidance and support during their training period.
Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed.
Enhanced operational efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces, supporting quick room turnover between surgeries.
Improved patient safety by efficiently preparing operating rooms and ensuring a sterile environment.
Coordinated with biomedical engineering teams to ensure all surgical equipment was in proper working order, minimizing delays or complications during surgeries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Annapolis Senior High School
Annapolis, MD
06-1984
Skills
Anesthesia assistance
Interpersonal relationship building
Operating room preparation
Sterile technique proficiency
Multitasking efficiency
Strong communication skills
Team collaboration
Certification
Licensed CPR/BLS
Timeline
Operating Room Assistant
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
05.2012 - Current
Operating Room Assistant
Anne Arundel Urology
03.2003 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Annapolis Senior High School
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