Mary Williams Johnson
Maine,OH
Summary
Multifaceted Medical Surgical Technician and Operating Room Liaison. Experienced at handling tasks associated with sterilization standards and procedures, expert Operating Room knowledge, clear communication skills and sound clinical judgement. Adept at working in stressful hospital environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Liaison
West Chester Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Surgical Technologist
UC Health/West Chester Hospital
10.2003 - 05.2023
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Specializing in open-heart, vascular and laparoscopic surgeries
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during variety of procedures.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Educator/Sterile Processing Manager
UC Health
11.2006 - 09.2011
- Educated new and current employees about many different aspects of Sterile Processing.
- Taught certification classes.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with hospital and Operating Room standards.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Choffin Career And Technical Center
Youngstown, OH06.1989
Skills
- Ability to stay calm under stress and during emergencies
- Self-motivated
- Incredible work ethic
- Ability to communicate with Operating Room and Sterile Processing staff in professional courteous and tactful manner
- Respected by and requested to lead their operating rooms by numerous surgeons on staff
- Sterilization Surgery
- Surgical Equipment
Timeline
Operating Room Liaison
West Chester Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2023
Educator/Sterile Processing Manager
UC Health
11.2006 - 09.2011
Surgical Technologist
UC Health/West Chester Hospital
10.2003 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Choffin Career And Technical Center
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