Stephanie Smith-cst

• Performed scrub duties during surgeries such as passing instruments to surgeons and counting sponges, needles and other materials used during the operation.
• Assisted with patient positioning during surgery to ensure proper body alignment.
• Provided assistance in closing incisions following surgery using sutures or staples as directed by surgeon.
• Assisted in the preparation of operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.

• Assisted with patient positioning during surgery to ensure proper body alignment.
• Provided assistance in closing incisions following surgery using sutures or staples as directed by surgeon.
• Assisted in the preparation of operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Ensured that all patient safety protocols were followed prior to beginning of each procedure.
• Performed scrub duties during surgeries such as passing instruments to surgeons and counting sponges, needles and other materials used during the operation.

• Performed scrub duties during surgeries such as passing instruments to surgeons and counting sponges, needles and other materials used during the operation.
• Assisted with patient positioning during surgery to ensure proper body alignment.
• Provided assistance in closing incisions following surgery using sutures or staples as directed by surgeon.
• Assisted in the preparation of operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Ensured that all patient safety protocols were followed prior to beginning of each procedure.
• Collaborated with medical team members to discuss patient care plans before, during and after operations.
• Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for surgical procedures and restocked as necessary.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of aseptic techniques and protocols.
• Maintained sterile environment during surgical procedures.

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• Performed scrub duties during surgeries such as passing instruments to surgeons and counting sponges, needles and other materials used during the operation.
• Provided assistance in closing incisions following surgery using sutures or staples as directed by surgeon.
• Assisted in the preparation of operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Provided sterile processing of surgical instruments and supplies, including cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing, and stocking.
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• I maintained a sterile field while assisting surgeons with procedures.
• I was responsible for counting supplies and instruments and assuring that they would be returned after the procedure, causing the patient no harm.
• I was responsible for ensuring the safety of the patient while in the operating room.
• I was responsible for keeping track of and documentation of specimens for pathology.

• I was responsible for daily productivity of the area of ENT, Dental, Ocular-plasty.
• I communicated with the Drs. to ensure they had all necessary supplies and instrumentation for the procedure.
• I coordinated with the sterile supply area and Sterile processing department to ensure that we were stocked with the necessary supplies and instruments
• I held training sessions with new employees and staff to ensure they were prepared on new products and machines.
• I was ready and available for step in and scrub and or assist in cases where the staff was short.
• Performed troubleshooting and maintenance of systems to identify and resolve technical issues promptly.

• My first role at Baptist was to scrub and scrub assist cases
• I had to prepare the sterile field for procedures that were performed daily
• I was a preceptor in the area of ENT, Ophthalmology, Oral, General, Vascular, and Plastic surgeries
• I was a resource provider for the O.R
• I ensured that our cases were pulled correctly and the instruments that were needed for those procedures were prepared
• In my down time, I worked tirelessly in Sterile Processing Dept
• There I learned to wrap instruments and put instruments in the proper place for the O.R

• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

•Set up and maintained the sterile field to assist Drs. in delivering babies via c-section

• Cleaned and stocked sterile supply cabinets .
• We washed and sterilized all of the instrumentation for Labor and Delivery
• We assisted the Nurses by taking vitals and caring for our patients.