Managed operating room setup by cleaning and decontaminate instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories as needed.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Participated in monthly Supply, Instrument, and Equipment council meetings.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Surgical Technologist II
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
11.2009 - 04.2021
Proficient in trauma, abdominal transplant, neuro, ortho, plastics, and robotics.
Participate in monthly instrument committee meetings
Create and modify surgical packs for cost savings and reduce waste.
Update and organized pyxis instrument inventory
Edit and create DPC through EPIC.
Communicate with Central Posting to ensure accurate surgical case postings.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Wound Dressing
Pre-surgical preparation
Passing surgical instruments
Safe sharps disposal
Setting up and operating equipment
Accomplishments
Most Outstanding Student Award in Surgical Technology in 2009.
Award for Outstanding Service as a Surgical Technologist in 2015.