Demetrias Johnson

Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Joseph's/Candler

03.2007 - Current

Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, labor delivery, orthopedic, and neurological 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.
Sterilized instruments and dispose of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with the necessary tools to complete procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Completed continuing education units, staying updated on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Coordinate with each surgeon before surgery to ensure all cases are posted correctly, and supplies and equipment are available for each procedure.
Coordinate with the financial department on selected equipment for surgical procedures.

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