Tracy Ashe

• Assisted surgeons during procedures by organizing instruments and supplies.
• Maintained sterile environments by following proper cleaning and infection control protocols.
• Prepared surgical equipment and ensured functionality prior to operations.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate smooth workflow during surgeries.
• Educated new staff on best practices for surgical assistance and safety measures.
• Conducted inventory checks for surgical supplies and placed orders as needed.
• Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in surgical techniques and technology.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and other personnel involved in the operation process.
• Ensured that all necessary items were available at the start of each procedure.

As an orthopedic/ Plastic/ gynecology Team Lead I have also worked with surgeons and their product reps to trial and purchase new equipment. I have worked with the Central Sterile team to build trays for surgeons and create count sheets for those trays.

• Prepared and organized surgical trays according to specific surgical procedures.
• Collaborated with nurses to ensure efficient patient care before, during, and after surgery.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• 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.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.