First Assistant /Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
San Antonio
08.2004 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
- Sterilized and organized surgical instruments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored surgical supplies, restocked items, and reported shortages to management.
- Trained new staff on operating procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room while supporting the surgical team.
- Ensured adherence to safety practices by following infection control measures during surgeries.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.