Elmer Huiss

Work History

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.

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.

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.

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.