Melonee Britt

• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.

• 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.
• Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
• Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
• 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.
• Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
• Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.

Same responsibilities as described previously

Same responsibilities as described previously