Elmer Huiss
Dublin,OH
Summary
Dynamic Travel Surgical Technician with extensive experience at Genesis Hospital, recognized for enhancing surgical efficiency and patient care. Proficient in instrument handling and infection control, while fostering teamwork and communication within surgical teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of patient confidentiality and safety in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Surgical Technician
Genesis Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2025
- 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.
- Improved patient care by assisting surgeons during surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency through expert handling and passing of instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Promoted teamwork within the surgical team by communicating effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff members during procedures.
Travel Surgical Technician
Adventist Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Established a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
- 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.
Travel Surgical Technician
Genesis Hospital
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Mentored junior Surgical Technicians through sharing best practices in order to maintain a high standard of excellence within the department.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process enhancement and implementing solutions to increase patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated efficient OR turnover times through diligent cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing the room for subsequent cases.
Surgical Technician
Dublin Methodist Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2023
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- 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.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
Surgical Technician
Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.2005 - 02.2016
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Exceeded hospital compliance standards through rigorous adherence to OSHA guidelines and other regulatory requirements.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Collaborated with hospital administration to develop new policies or revise existing ones that improved overall surgical performance.
Education
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Fort Hayes Career Center
Columbus, OH05.1991
Skills
- Suture handling
- Operating room safety
- Patient care
- Workplace safety
- Team communication
- Team collaboration
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient confidentiality
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen collection
- Inventory counts
- Equipment set up
- Equipment inspections
- Sterile technique
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Specimen preparation
- Safety protocols expertise
- OB/GYN procedures
- Surgical procedures
- Surgical counts
- Instrument care
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- HIPAA proficiency
- Passing surgical tools
- Safely disposing of needles
- Instrument preparation
- Preparing for surgeries
- Dressing wounds
- Sterile gowning assistance
- Sterile field preparation
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Basic life support
- Patient positioning
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Travel Surgical Technician
Genesis Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2025
Travel Surgical Technician
Adventist Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024
Travel Surgical Technician
Genesis Hospital
06.2023 - 03.2024
Surgical Technician
Dublin Methodist Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2023
Surgical Technician
Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.2005 - 02.2016
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Fort Hayes Career Center
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