William McMillin
Moore,OK
Summary
Eagle-eyed Surgical Tech offering many years of experience and success in working as an integral member of the surgical team. Highly knowledgeable in wide range of procedures. Hold current CPR and Basic Life Support certifications.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Scrub Tech
INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
03.1986 - Current
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
- Kept detailed records of post-operative instrument reconciliations and overall care procedures.
- Selected equipment for surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Community Hospital South
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Supported surgeons during gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Patient Care Orderly
Integris Southwest Medical Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
06.1984 - 03.1986
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Dietary Worker
Integris Southwest Medical Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
03.1981 - 06.1984
- Followed sanitation and food handling guidelines while assisting the Dietician with daily meal preparation.
- Washed plates, cups, serving and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for work station.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
Education
General Studies
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OKSurgical Technology
On Job Training At South Community Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK01.1991
High School Diploma -
Capitol Hill High School
Oklahoma City, OK05.1982
Skills
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Suturing
- Infection control protocols
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient transportation
- Safety protocols expertise
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Passing surgical instruments
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen collection
- Wound Dressing
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Clerical Support
- Data Entry
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Community Hospital South
06.2006 - 06.2008
Surgical Scrub Tech
INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center
03.1986 - Current
Patient Care Orderly
Integris Southwest Medical Center
06.1984 - 03.1986
Dietary Worker
Integris Southwest Medical Center
03.1981 - 06.1984
General Studies
Rose State College
Surgical Technology
On Job Training At South Community Hospital
High School Diploma -
Capitol Hill High School