Kathryn Payne

I work under the direct supervision of the surgeons to facilitate the safe and effective completion of cataract, retina, and plastic procedures. This ensures that the operating room environment is sterile, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. We are also responsible for stocking and maintaining the cleanliness of the operating room. Cases are pulled daily for upcoming procedures, and preference cards are checked and updated regularly!

• Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• The majority of my time at Albany medical center was spent in a vascular room performing routine vascular, endovascular and emergency procedures.

• Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
• I worked under the direct supervision of a surgeon to assist in various specialties ranging from Orthopedic, vascular, ENT, general and obgyn.