Nathaniel Brown - Surgical Technologist / FA - kettering health dayton

Summary

Dedicated Surgical Technologist with expertise in maintaining sterile fields, preparing surgical instruments, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Committed to supporting surgical teams and optimizing patient care.

Overview

22

years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist / FA

kettering health dayton

Dayton

12.2003 - Current

Maintained sterile field to assist surgeons during procedures, ensuring safety and compliance.
Prepared and organized surgical instruments for various operations.
Monitored and ensured compliance with safety protocols in the operating room.
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments according to surgeons' preference cards.
Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Positioned patients for optimal comfort and access, enhancing surgical efficiency and patient care.
Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Collaborated with healthcare staff to coordinate care, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Maintained accurate records of surgical instruments used during operations.

Education

certificate in surgical assisting - Surgical Assistant

ACESA

Denver, CO

06-2012

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH

06-2001

Skills

Preparing surgical instruments
Sterile field maintenance
Infection control

Safety protocol compliance
Patient positioning
Operating room teamwork

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