Lauriene Moore

• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Sterilized equipment before and after each procedure according to hospital standards.
• Participated in continuing education courses related to surgical technology practices.

•Maintaining a sterile environment for surgical procedure.

•Assisting surgeon during surgery.

• Maintained accurate records of all surgical instrument counts before and after each procedure.
• Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper safety protocols when handling sharps or hazardous materials.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Monitored patient's condition during surgery and reported any changes to medical staff members immediately.
• Maintained a clean, organized work environment throughout the day.
• Operated machines such as suction devices, cautery devices, power drills as directed by physician or surgeon.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Communicated effectively with team members regarding patient needs during operation times.
• Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
• Disposed of contaminated materials following standard infection control policies.
• Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
• Prepared operating room with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
• Assisted in prepping and draping of surgical sites.
• Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
• Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
• Kept track of expiration dates on sterile items used in surgeries.
• Ensured that all specimens were collected properly according to hospital protocol.
• Followed established guidelines for use of protective clothing while performing tasks within the operating room setting.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.