Jennifer Carmichael

Emphasis on : Endoscopic , General Surgery, Orthopedic joint replacement, Foot and Ankle and ENT surgeries.

• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
• Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
• Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
• Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
• Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
• Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
• Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
• Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
• Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.

• Emphasis on General, Urology, GI and Ortho including total joints

• Emphasis on chair side assistance to the dentist and direct patient care including x-rays, maintaining and sterilization of equipment
• Enter and modify patient treatment plans

• Emphasis on Neuro/Spine, ENT, Plastics, Retinal Eyes, Oral/Maxillofacial and spent 8 years on weekend trauma team