Rosalind Smith
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Highly accomplished and dedicated Surgical Technician with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in operating room support, sterile processing, and surgical instrument management. Certified Surgical Technician (College of Central Florida, 1996) with a proven track record as an Operating Room Technician, Instrument Coordinator, and Lead Sterile Supply Technician at UF Health. Expert in maintaining sterile environments, preparing and managing surgical instrumentation, assisting surgical teams, and ensuring strict compliance with safety and infection control protocols. Adept at anticipating surgical needs, collaborating effectively with medical staff, and optimizing procedural efficiency in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument Coordinator
UF Health 40Hrs Weekly
Gainesville, FL
01.1990 - Current
- Orchestrates the meticulous preparation and assembly of surgical case carts for first-start procedures, guaranteeing the availability and sterility of all required instrumentation.
- Liaises extensively with operating room personnel to verify the readiness and integrity of surgical instruments and specialized equipment prior to procedures.
- Provides critical, on-demand support to surgical teams by supplying sterile instruments and essential medical supplies during ongoing procedures.
- Implements robust inventory management systems for sterile instruments, ensuring optimal stock levels, timely replenishment, and continuous availability to prevent surgical delays.
- Systematically unloads and organizes sterile instrumentation within clean holding areas, optimizing accessibility and workflow efficiency for surgical staff.
- Upholds stringent compliance with all national sterilization standards and institutional safety and infection control protocols, safeguarding patient and staff well-being.
- Achieved 100% readiness for first surgeries by meticulously preparing and assembling case carts, eliminating procedural delays.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, contributing to consistent instrument availability and reducing supply-related interruptions for surgical teams.
Operating Room Technician
UF Health 40Hrs weekly
Gainesville, FL
03.1994 - 06.2006
- Directly assisted surgeons and medical teams during a wide range of surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient positioning and sterile site preparation.
- Meticulously maintained sterile operating environments, strictly adhering to aseptic techniques and rigorous infection control protocols to safeguard patient outcomes.
- Expedited operating room turnovers, efficiently preparing and sanitizing surgical suites for subsequent procedures to optimize surgical scheduling.
- Prepared, maintained, and managed a comprehensive array of surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring readiness and functionality throughout procedures.
Lead Technician in Sterile Supply
UF Health 40 Hrs weekly
Gainesville, FL
01.1989 - 04.1993
- Expertly sterilized and prepared a diverse range of surgical instruments, overseeing decontamination, precise wrapping, and efficient processing through autoclaves.
- Performed rigorous, routine testing of autoclave machines, ensuring strict adherence to industry sterilization parameters and optimal equipment functionality.
- Maintained comprehensive and meticulous records of all autoclave cycles, guaranteeing accurate documentation and traceability of sterilization procedures.
- Proactively managed the inventory and availability of sterile instruments, significantly contributing to the prevention of delays in surgical preparation.
- Provided comprehensive training and oversight to junior staff on proper sterile techniques and safe autoclave operation, ensuring consistent compliance with health and safety standards.
- Successfully trained and mentored junior staff, improving team proficiency in sterile techniques and ensuring consistent compliance with health and safety standards.
- Implemented proactive inventory management strategies that significantly reduced surgical preparation delays by ensuring consistent availability of sterile instruments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06.2007
Liberal Arts -
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05.2003
Certificate of Surgical Technician -
College of Central Florida
Ocala, Florida08.1996
Skills
- Aseptic Technique & Sterile Field Maintenance
- Surgical Instrument Sterilization & Decontamination
- Case Cart Preparation & Assembly
- Operating Room Setup & Turnover
- Patient Positioning & Prepping
- Surgical Instrument & Supply Management
- Anticipatory Surgical Assistance
- Infection Control Protocols & Compliance
- Surgical Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Anatomy & Surgical Procedures
- Team Leadership
- Proactive Responsiveness
- Problem-Solving Under Pressure
- Effective Communication
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Operating Room Technician
UF Health 40Hrs weekly
03.1994 - 06.2006
Instrument Coordinator
UF Health 40Hrs Weekly
01.1990 - Current
Lead Technician in Sterile Supply
UF Health 40 Hrs weekly
01.1989 - 04.1993
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Florida
Liberal Arts -
Santa Fe College
Certificate of Surgical Technician -
College of Central Florida