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Michael Grusby

Plantation,FL

Summary

Seasoned professional with several years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

Work History

Operating Room Technician

Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
1987 - 1988
  • Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare personnel in carrying out their duties as needed.
  • Stocked OR rooms with appropriate supplies prior to each case, ensuring availability when needed.
  • Organized and maintained inventory of supplies in the Operating Room area at all times.
  • Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by following all safety protocols.

Operating Room Technician

Cedars Medical Center
Miami, FL
1988 - 1990
  • Set up operating rooms for specific procedures based on surgeon's preference.
  • Assisted with positioning patients on tables for optimal comfort during surgery.
  • Disinfected surgical instruments properly according to hospital standards after each use.
  • Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations within the OR setting if they arise.

Operating Room Technician

Palmetto General Hospital
Miami, FL
1990 - 1991
  • Prepared surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to each procedure.
  • Restocked supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
  • Maintained sterile field and supplied retractors and tools to physicians.
  • Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment to maintain safe and secure settings.

Operating Room Technician

Plantation General Hospital
Plantation, Florida
1992 - 1993
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Maintained sterile field and supplied retractors and tools to physicians.

Operating Room Technician

Placement Agency
Miami, FL
1994 - 1999

Owner/Operator

Junktique Collector
Plantation, FL
1999 - 2025
  • Owned and Operated a Junk Removal Service for more than 25 years.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Operating Room Technician

United States Army Fort Sam Houston
Texas

Skills

  • Surgical Procedures
  • Sterile technique
  • Patient Transport
  • Patient Positioning
  • Dressing wounds
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Surgical counts
  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Disposing of biohazardous waste
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Equipment set up
  • Wound Dressing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Instrument preparation
  • Workplace Safety

Timeline

Operating Room Technician

Jackson Memorial Hospital
1987 - 1988

Operating Room Technician

Cedars Medical Center
1988 - 1990

Operating Room Technician

Palmetto General Hospital
1990 - 1991

Operating Room Technician

Plantation General Hospital
1992 - 1993

Operating Room Technician

Placement Agency
1994 - 1999

Owner/Operator

Junktique Collector
1999 - 2025

Some College (No Degree) - Operating Room Technician

United States Army Fort Sam Houston
Michael Grusby