Meticulous surgical technologist excited to bring 13-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Meticulous surgical technologist bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Advanced Diagnostics Surgical Center
11.2011 - Current
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Quality Control Inspector
Nutro Product INC
03.1996 - 11.2009
Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Completed precise measurements using special tools.
Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Premiere Career College
12901 Ramona Blvd Irwindle Ca 91706
06.2010
Skills
Transporting Patients
Specimen Collection
Setting up and Operating Equipment
Infection Control Protocols
Patient Confidentiality
Safety Protocols Expertise
Aseptic Techniques
Pre-Surgical Preparation
Safe Sharps Disposal
Surgical Assistance
Electronic Charting
Biohazardous Waste Disposal
Workplace Safety
Supply Management
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Advanced Diagnostics Surgical Center
11.2011 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Nutro Product INC
03.1996 - 11.2009
Associate of Applied Science -
Premiere Career College
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