Diana Marc
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Meticulous Surgical OB Technician is excited to bring 18-year background to a growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients, and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical OB Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital System
04.2013 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at the beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges, suctioning, and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Supported surgeon''s decision-making process by efficiently providing relevant information during procedures when requested.
- Supported department goals through active participation in quality improvement initiatives, including process evaluations and policy development.
- Streamlined operating room efficiency by effectively organizing instruments and equipment for easy access during surgeries.
- Demonstrated adaptability by assisting in various types of gynecological surgeries including cesarean sections, hysterectomies, and laparoscopic procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing empathetic support and answering questions related to their surgical experience.
- Reduced the risk of surgical complications by carefully monitoring patients for signs of infection and reporting any concerns to the appropriate medical staff.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing education, staying current on best practices in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
Surgical OB Technician
Broward General Coral Springs Medical Hospital
12.2007 - 09.2023
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Surgical OB Technician
Baptist Health West Kendall Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2020
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Trained three staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures.
- Collected the data for the birth certificate and sent information to the state.
- Ordered supplies and put supplies up.
- Made patient information packets.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing empathetic support and answering questions related to their surgical experience.
- Played a vital role in optimal patient care by serving as a liaison between surgical teams, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted surgeons with complex surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Increased team communication effectiveness through active participation in pre- and post-operation briefings, ensuring all personnel were informed of essential details about each procedure.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for the next procedure.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
Education
Basic Life Support - BLS - Provider
American Heart Association
Miami, FL04-2025
Achieved Certification - Surgical Technologist
National School Of Technology
Miami, FL05-2007
High School Diploma -
American Academy High School
Miami, FL06-2000
Skills
- Transporting patients
- OB/GYN procedures
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Surgical counts
- Passing surgical tools
- HIPAA proficiency
- Preparing for surgeries
Timeline
Surgical OB Technician
Baptist Health West Kendall Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2020
Surgical OB Technician
Memorial Regional Hospital System
04.2013 - Current
Surgical OB Technician
Broward General Coral Springs Medical Hospital
12.2007 - 09.2023
Basic Life Support - BLS - Provider
American Heart Association
Achieved Certification - Surgical Technologist
National School Of Technology
High School Diploma -
American Academy High School
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