Elmer Huiss
Surgical Technician
Dublin,Ohio
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technician with strong background in Orthopedics, General and Gyn, Plastics and Urology. Adept in diverse traditional and robot-assisted procedures. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes. I have over 35 years of experience in the Operating Room.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Technician
Ohiohealth Dublin Methodist Hospital
Dublin, Ohio
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
Surgical Technician
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, OH
08.2008 - 08.2018
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Surgical Technician
Grant Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
08.1991 - 08.2008
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Surgical Technician
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, OH
08.1987 - 08.1991
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
Education
Surgical Technician - Surgical Technology
09.1989 - 06.1991
Skills
Setting up and operating equipment
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Patient confidentiality
Passing surgical instruments
Pre-surgical preparation
Biohazardous waste disposal
Safe sharps disposal
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Surgical Technician - Ohiohealth Dublin Methodist Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2023
Surgical Technician - OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2018
Surgical Technician - Grant Medical Center
08.1991 - 08.2008
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School - Surgical Technician , Surgical Technology
09.1989 - 06.1991
Surgical Technician - OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.1987 - 08.1991