Patsy Vichaikul

•Demonstrate adaptability by swiftly acclimating to new facilities, staff, and operational processes while traveling between assignments

•Support orientation of new personnel such as surgical technologists, physician assistants, and other travelers

•Safeguard patient/personal care confidentiality by diligently managing sensitive medical information in public areas, including social media in accordance with facility policies and legal requirements

•Exemplify multitasking and flexibility characteristics by rearranging workflow to promote unit and patient continuity

•Proactively support goals of Surgical Services and MedStar Health

•Strive to uphold positive personal attitude and in turn, encourage others to exercise same behavior

•Manage high-stress situations effectively, while maintaining professionalism under pressure resolving disputes or conflicts

•Perform multi-checkpoint inspections for equipment malfunctions such as drills, laparoscopic video equipment and scopes, operating tables, and waste management systems

•Evaluate patient surgical orders and surgeon's preferences to ascertain supplies, trays, and necessary ancillary materials to minimized complications

•Provide prompt support to other surgical teams

•Precepted staff members and future surgical technologists in spinal procedures such as SI joint fusion, battery stimulator, pain pump, kyphoplasty, microdiscectomy, laminectomy/foraminotomy, ACDF,

TLIF, OLIF, and scoliosis correction

•Assist Spine Coordinator and Chain Supply to maintain periodic automatic replacement

•Communicated with clinical representatives, in absence of the Spine Coordinator of any equipment errors, future cases, and emergent cases

•Acted in accordance with highest possible standards of ethics and comply with facility rules, standards, and procedures

•Treated others, including those of different backgrounds, beliefs, and gender with fairness and respect

•Paid careful attention to detail to maintain a functioning environment for the needs of the surgical team and patient

•Exhibited dependability by reporting consistently throughout a shift and completing tasks independently

•Used basic technology as tools for communication such as email, text messaging, and other assigned

department apps

•Participated in patient care activities in direct conjunction with RNs, CRNAs, and/or AAs

•Actively searched ways to control costs without compromising sterility, quality of care, and services delivered

•Attended in-service presentations and complete all mandatory education requirements

•Responded to concerns with sense of urgency to prevent bigger problems

•Continually sought information for professional improvement

•Utilized Smart Legacy and Smart Procurement to assist the Materials Manager to create PO of patient implants as well as placing supply orders

•Exceptionally organized and efficient to perform multitude of services per shift with constant, superb quality

•Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly

•Comfortable with suggesting appropriate add-on to enhance service as well as at-home care to extend spa experience

•Educate importance of product benefits, application process, and frequency of use

•Knack for recalling customer preferences, comprehensive session documentation, and anticipating client's needs

•Impeccable time management skills and attendance record