Tom Rucker
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Anesthesia Technician with proven expertise in patient care and equipment maintenance. Committed to implementing safety protocols and ensuring compliance, enhancing operational efficiency in the surgical setting.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Cleveland, OH
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure optimal performance of anesthesia machines, enhancing patient safety.
- Prepared and maintained anesthesia equipment, contributing to efficient surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline workflow during operations.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
- Ensured safe environment by consistently cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
- Responded to malfunctioning equipment by troubleshooting and coordinating with bio-technicians when necessary.
Surgical Support Technician
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Ensured clean and sterile operating room environment to support safe surgical procedures.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies, and disposing of waste.
- Coordinated patient transport across hospital facility, facilitating timely movement to and from surgical areas.
- Assisted in patient relocation to ensure comfort and efficiency from the recovery room to their rooms after surgery was completed.
- Provided support services, such as transporting specimens or medications between departments.
- Executed inventory management by stocking shelves, unloading deliveries, and safely disposing of hazardous materials.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
Mayfield Hts., OH
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in patient rooms and common areas.
- Assisted with infection control measures by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Executed thorough restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters, and mirrors, contributing to a hygienic environment.
- Executed waste disposal following health and safety guidelines to maintain a hygienic environment. to maintain a clean and safe environment. following health and safety protocols.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, and vacuums.
- Completed deep cleaning, floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, and wall washing.
- Stripped, sealed, and polished floors.
Overnight Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
Cleveland, Ohio
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Unloaded incoming truckloads efficiently using a forklift or by hand to maintain workflow.
- Received, sorted, and stocked incoming freight into designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Organized stock on shelves for easy access by customers and associates, enhancing shopping experience.
- Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
- Completed required paperwork for each shipment accurately and promptly.
Custodian
Cleveland Public Library
Cleveland, OH
06.1998 - 10.2019
- Maintained cleanliness in public areas to create a welcoming environment for patrons.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Wet and spot mopped areas to ensure safety and hygiene for patrons. to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor buffers and vacuums, to uphold facility standards.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
- Executed special custodial projects to enhance facility operations.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain the grounds.
Floor Care Specialist/ Team Lead
Chartwell Group
Cleveland, Ohio
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Operated floor care equipment, including buffers and extractors, to achieve high-quality floor maintenance.
- Performed daily cleaning and maintenance of all floor surfaces including carpets, tile, wood and vinyl.
- Inspected floors regularly to identify maintenance needs and prioritize tasks.
- Trained new staff on proper floor care techniques and equipment usage.
- Ensured cleanliness and appearance of floors across multiple Chartwell Group facilities.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of floor care assignments.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling chemicals and operating machinery.
- Handled, mixed, and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
Education
Certificate of Skilled Trades - Basic Welding, Carpentry And Boiler Operation
Max Hayes Highschool Adult Training Program
2211 W 65th St02-2001
Certificate of Skilled Trades - Basic Electricity And Carpentry
Shaw Highschool Adult Education
Euclid, OH06-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio, OHSkills
- Anesthesia equipment maintenance
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Support Technician
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
08.2021 - 09.2023
Environmental Services Housekeeper
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
03.2019 - 09.2023
Overnight Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
04.2018 - 07.2020
Floor Care Specialist/ Team Lead
Chartwell Group
07.2010 - 08.2012
Custodian
Cleveland Public Library
06.1998 - 10.2019
Certificate of Skilled Trades - Basic Welding, Carpentry And Boiler Operation
Max Hayes Highschool Adult Training Program
Certificate of Skilled Trades - Basic Electricity And Carpentry
Shaw Highschool Adult Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming
Cuyahoga Community College