Lisa Durbin
Fairfield,Ohio
Summary
Organized and coordinated all surgical equipment and all general ,orthopedic,&plastic surgeries for over 40 years.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Clinical Coordinator
University Of Cincinnati West Chester
Surgical Technician
University Of Cincinnati West Chester
04.2023 - 06.2023
- 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 sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Orthopedic Clinical Co-odinator
University Of Cincinnati West Chester
03.2014 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide best outcomes for patients.
- Kept up-to-date with new materials and procedures through journals, electronic media and correspondence with peers.
- Coordinated with all areas of surgical teams to provide best outcome for patients.
Instrument Specialist-SPD
The Christ Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2014
- Used medical computer-based patient record system to input daily statistics and place orders.
- Collaborated with primary care physicians and otolaryngologists to initiate mutually beneficial referral programs.
- Administered and interpreted electrophysiological testing for infants and children to determine hearing levels.
- Provided follow-up care, programming and monitoring for patients with cochlear implants to guarantee proper functionality.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Equipment Technician
The Christ Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
- Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
- Understood and read technical manuals and blueprints.
- Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
- Used operational manuals, maintenance records and forums to gain troubleshooting insight for complex issues.
- Complied with company policies, safety requirements and best practices to protect people, equipment and operations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Surgical Technician
The Christ Hospital
12.1984 - 01.1999
- 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 sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Cincinnati Technical College
Cincinnati, OH06.1982
Skills
- Clinical Data Collection
- Physical Assessment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Services Management
- Unit Leadership
- Staff Development
- Unit Supervision
- Clinical Inventory Control
- Patient Confidentiality
- Patient Care Planning
- Infection Control
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- Organizational Goal Development
- HIPAA
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Surgical Technician
University Of Cincinnati West Chester
04.2023 - 06.2023
Orthopedic Clinical Co-odinator
University Of Cincinnati West Chester
03.2014 - 04.2023
Instrument Specialist-SPD
The Christ Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2014
Equipment Technician
The Christ Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2008
Surgical Technician
The Christ Hospital
12.1984 - 01.1999
Orthopedic Clinical Coordinator
University Of Cincinnati West Chester
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Cincinnati Technical College