Matthew Khoo

- Oversight/management of Sterile Processing Department (charge role)

- Liaised with various departments of the hospital regarding instrumentation/supply needs

- Coordinated with staffing for replacements/sick calls of staff

- Department Safety Inspections

- Utilizing/updating instrument tracking software and database management

- Processing loaner/instrument vendor requests for upcoming surgical cases

- Coordinated with clinical resource nurses and vendors regarding case needs

• Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
• Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
• Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
• Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.

• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
• Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
• Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.

• Contributed to efficient surgical scheduling with accurate inventory management and prompt device availability.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of reprocessing activities.
• Reduced risk of cross-contamination through diligent adherence to established protocols and guidelines for medical device reprocessing.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.

• Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
• Assisted in transporting patients, case carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
• Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
• Delivered direct care to patients under supervision of charge nurse.
• Oversaw proper handling of specimens and cultures, complying with prescribed hospital procedure and regulations.
• Ensured proper disposal of biohazard materials, maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the operating room.