Donna Bass
Oshkosh,WI
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Scheduler Fill in for vacations
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgical teams by maintaining sterile environments during operations.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies and ensured availability for procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide optimal patient care during surgeries.
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure all tools met safety standards.
- Educated new staff on protocols and best practices in the operating room.
- Participated in quality assurance processes to enhance surgical operations efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Scheduled surgeries for multiple departments using electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated with medical staff to optimize surgery schedules and patient flow.
- Managed patient communications regarding procedures and pre-operative instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of surgical appointments and cancellations.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to enhance operational efficiency in the surgical department.
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
- Created and managed surgical schedules for multiple surgeons.
- Performed data entry into various computer systems related to surgery scheduling.
- Ensured that all required documents were obtained prior to scheduled procedures.
- Collaborated and established strong working relationships with physicians, supervisors and colleagues.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential information.
- Assisted doctors in resolving any conflicts related to surgery times or delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Worked with operating facilities to schedule procedures on behalf of surgeons.
- Maintained a high level of customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from patients and families about their care plans and procedures.
- Monitored and updated patient records in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other hospital personnel to coordinate resources for optimal patient flow during surgery scheduling processes.
- Attended weekly meetings with department managers in order to review progress of surgical scheduling operations.
- Scheduled surgeries efficiently using electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to confirm availability and patient readiness.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts by liaising with multiple departments and personnel.
- Coordinated with patients, staff, and physicians to ensure accurate scheduling of surgeries.
- Located scheduling barriers and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Reviewed daily reports on pending cases, cancellations, and no shows in order to make adjustments as needed.
- Verified accuracy of billing information prior to submitting claims.
- Participated in quality assurance activities within the department as directed by management.
- Tracked inventory levels of medical supplies used during surgery procedures.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Gathered current medical information and reviewed histories to gather details for surgeons.
- Coordinated work processes and routed paperwork to appropriate physicians and staff members.
- Communicated with ancillary departments on patient's behalf during the entire pre-operative process.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Transcribed recorded practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into medical records.
Surgical Technologist
SSM Ripon
Ripon, Wisconsin
06.2015 - 06.2022
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgical teams by maintaining sterile environments during operations.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies and ensured availability for procedures.
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure all tools met safety standards.
- Educated new staff on protocols and best practices in the operating room.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide optimal patient care during surgeries.
- Participated in quality assurance processes to enhance surgical operations efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Specializing in Mako Robotic Knee Replacement, Anterior Hip Replacement, OB, GU, GYN ENT, General, Plastics and Laparoscopic procedures.
- Ensured all surgical equipment was available and functioning prior to procedures, minimizing delays and enhancing patient safety.
- Stocked surgical rooms and warmers with necessary supplies before procedures, facilitating efficient workflow during surgeries.
- Apply dressings, pick cases, and prepare case carts for procedures.
- Transported patients from holding area to OR, PACU, and patient’s room, ensuring timely transitions for optimal care.
- Participated in on-call rotation to provide support during surgical emergencies.
- Checking out dates and supplies.
Surgical Technologist Extern Coordinator
Anthem College
Brookfield, Wisconsin
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Teaching the Surgical Technologist student the skills, competence, surgical consciousness and fundamentals necessary to be a successful Surgical Technologist.
- Assessing externs on site helps them function as critical thinkers, accept constructive criticism, communicate effectively and demonstrate teamwork and professionalism at all times.
- Maintained open communication with extern sites to meet expectations and enhance externs' practical OR experience.
- Coordinated clinical placements for externs, facilitating hands-on experience in surgical settings.
- Ensured completion of immunizations, background checks, and paperwork before internship start.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Franklin, Wisconsin
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted in surgical procedures in surgery and GI departments.
- Set up and maintained sterile field, assisting in surgical procedures to ensure optimal environment for patient safety.
- Picked cases and prepared case carts for surgical procedures, ensuring all necessary instruments were available.
- Set up scopes and prepared rooms for procedures, efficiently turning over rooms and sterilizing equipment.
- Assist in GI collecting and processing specimens.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Specializing in Mako Robotic Knee Replacement, Anterior Hip Replacement, OB, GU, GYN, ENT, General, Plastics and Laparoscopic procedures.
- Established and maintained sterile field to ensure optimal surgical conditions.
- Ensured availability and functionality of all surgical equipment prior to procedures to support efficient operations.
- Applied dressings, selected cases, and prepared case carts for procedures to facilitate smooth surgical workflow.
- Transported patients from the holding area to the OR, to the PACU, to the patient’s room.
- Stocked rooms and warmers.
- Checked out dates and supplies.
- Participated in on-call rotation to provide immediate surgical support.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical School
Milwaukee, WI05-2008
Skills
- Orthopedic procedures
- General surgery
- Laparoscopic techniques
- Sterile techniques
- Ob/gyn procedures
- Ent procedures
- Gi procedures
- Urology
- Podiatry
Timeline
Surgery Scheduler Fill in for vacations
Advocate Aurora Health Care
05.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
SSM Ripon
06.2015 - 06.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2015
Surgical Technologist Extern Coordinator
Anthem College
01.2012 - 04.2013
Certified Surgical Technologist
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
08.2011 - 01.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
07.2008 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical School