Dedicated Operating Room Assistant with expertise in anesthesia assistance, sterile techniques, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient safety and streamlining surgical operations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Operating Room Assistant
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
2024 - 2025
Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely patient turnover between procedures.
Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for all operating room needs.
Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals to facilitate seamless workflow during surgeries.
Operating Room Assistant
Casa Colina Hospital for Rehabilitation
2022 - 2024
Collaborated with nurses and surgeons to anticipate needs, streamlining operations during procedures.
Implemented inventory management practices, reducing waste and ensuring timely replenishment of surgical supplies.
Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed.
Improved patient safety by efficiently preparing operating rooms and ensuring a sterile environment.
Surgical Core Technician
St. Jude Medical
2019 - 2022
Participated in quality assurance initiatives, enhancing patient care standards within the operating room environment.
Complied with all relevant regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment at all times within the operating room setting.
Prepared patients for surgery and transported patients to and from operating room.
Played a crucial role in emergency situations by remaining calm under pressure and assisting surgical teams as needed to save lives or stabilize patients'' conditions quickly.
Surgical Services Assistant
Los Alamitos Medical Center
2015 - 2019
Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and supplies for various procedures.
Coordinated with surgical teams to ensure timely patient care and operational efficiency.
Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability and compliance with protocols.
Consistently met procedural deadlines, enhancing overall department productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology
Norwalk La Mirada Adult School
Norwalk, CA
01-2021
Skills
Anesthesia assistance
Interpersonal relationship building
Operating room preparation
Sterile technique proficiency
Certification
Surgical Technology Training - Basic Life Support- American Red Cross
Director of Nursing - Medical/Surgical Unit at Whittier Hospital Medical CenterDirector of Nursing - Medical/Surgical Unit at Whittier Hospital Medical Center