MARLEN ZHORNITSKY
West Hollywood,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Technician Assistant
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
WESTWOOD, CA
04.2010 - 04.2020
- Assisted anesthesiologists with intubations, extubations, and induction medications, as directed.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure smooth transition between preoperative care and operative phase of treatment.
- Provided surgical support to help surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Transported patients from pre-op area to operating room, and then back again post-operatively.
- Ensured proper functioning of all equipment used in the OR Suite before use on a patient.
- Assisted in preparation of operating rooms for surgery by setting up equipment and instruments according to surgeon's preference.
- Rendered aid to patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies during surgical procedures.
- Assisted with positioning of patients on operating tables prior to surgery.
- Observed strict adherence to hospital policies regarding patient privacy rights.
- Reported any discrepancies or malfunctions found in OR equipment immediately.
- Greeted visitors entering the OR area and provided directions as needed.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control procedures.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available for each procedure scheduled for the day.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all OR equipment such as lights, suction pumps and monitors.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
CAL STAT UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, CASkills
- Communication and teamwork
- Maintaining sterile field
- Stress management techniques
- Infection control practices
- Patient privacy compliance
- Adapting to Fast-paced environments
- Operating room etiquette
- Patient positioning expertise
- Surgical equipment handling
- Quality assurance practices
- Professionalism and ethics
- Medical terminology
- Continuous learning attitude
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Safety protocols expertise
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient confidentiality
- Safely disposing of needles
- Patient transportation
- HIPAA proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Preparing for surgeries
- Transporting patients
- Infection control protocols
- Operating room safety
- Equipment set up
- Regulatory compliance
- Preoperative checklists
- Sterile technique
- Team communication
- Patient care
- Equipment set up and operation
- Workplace safety
Timeline
OR Technician Assistant
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
04.2010 - 04.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
CAL STAT UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE