David Sandifer Email & Phone Number

Munster, Indiana

Surgical Holding, Surgery intra-op, and Tele Med Surg unit.

Munster, Indiana

My role consist of preparing the operating rooms, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled while also checking that the equipment is in working order. I prepare sterile solutions in areas where they can be easily reached by doctors to be used for debridement, localization, or thrombolytics.To prepare patients for surgery, I clean, shave and disinfect the areas of a patient's body that will be operated on. Move patients to the OR… Show more My role consist of preparing the operating rooms, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled while also checking that the equipment is in working order. I prepare sterile solutions in areas where they can be easily reached by doctors to be used for debridement, localization, or thrombolytics.To prepare patients for surgery, I clean, shave and disinfect the areas of a patient's body that will be operated on. Move patients to the OR and position them on the operating table, using sterile surgical drapes to cover them. Monitoring patients' vital signs and observing their status.During surgery I pass sterile surgical equipment, such as scalpels and forceps, to surgeons. They also might cut sutures, keep track of items like sponges and needles, operate lights and help dress a patient's wounds. After surgery, assist with transporting patient back to his or her room. Then return to the OR to clean and prep for the next surgery. Ensuring that all needed supplies are restocked in the OR suit. Show less

Oak Brook, Illinois

My role consist of preparing the operating rooms, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled while also checking that the equipment is in working order. I prepare sterile solutions in areas where they can be easily reached by doctors to be used for debridement, localization, or thrombolytics.To prepare patients for surgery, I clean, shave and disinfect the areas of a patient's body that will be operated on. Move patients to the OR… Show more My role consist of preparing the operating rooms, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled while also checking that the equipment is in working order. I prepare sterile solutions in areas where they can be easily reached by doctors to be used for debridement, localization, or thrombolytics.To prepare patients for surgery, I clean, shave and disinfect the areas of a patient's body that will be operated on. Move patients to the OR and position them on the operating table, using sterile surgical drapes to cover them. Monitoring patients' vital signs and observing their status.During surgery I pass sterile surgical equipment, such as scalpels and forceps, to surgeons. They also might cut sutures, keep track of items like sponges and needles, operate lights and help dress a patient's wounds. After surgery, assist with transporting patient back to his or her room. Then return to the OR to clean and prep for the next surgery. Ensuring that all needed supplies are restocked in the OR suit. Show less

Oak Brook, Illinois

My role consist of preparing the operating rooms, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled while also checking that the equipment is in working order. I prepare sterile solutions in areas where they can be easily reached by doctors to be used for debridement, localization, or thrombolytics.To prepare patients for surgery, I clean, shave and disinfect the areas of a patient's body that will be operated on. Move patients to the OR… Show more My role consist of preparing the operating rooms, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled while also checking that the equipment is in working order. I prepare sterile solutions in areas where they can be easily reached by doctors to be used for debridement, localization, or thrombolytics.To prepare patients for surgery, I clean, shave and disinfect the areas of a patient's body that will be operated on. Move patients to the OR and position them on the operating table, using sterile surgical drapes to cover them. Monitoring patients' vital signs and observing their status.During surgery I pass sterile surgical equipment, such as scalpels and forceps, to surgeons. They also might cut sutures, keep track of items like sponges and needles, operate lights and help dress a patient's wounds. After surgery, assist with transporting patient back to his or her room. Then return to the OR to clean and prep for the next surgery. Ensuring that all needed supplies are restocked in the OR suit. Show less

Valparaiso, Indiana

My role consist of preparing the operating rooms, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled while also checking that the equipment is in working order. I prepare sterile solutions in areas where they can be easily reached by doctors to be used for debridement, localization, or thrombolytics.To prepare patients for surgery, I clean, shave and disinfect the areas of a patient's body that will be operated on. Move patients to the OR… Show more My role consist of preparing the operating rooms, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled while also checking that the equipment is in working order. I prepare sterile solutions in areas where they can be easily reached by doctors to be used for debridement, localization, or thrombolytics.To prepare patients for surgery, I clean, shave and disinfect the areas of a patient's body that will be operated on. Move patients to the OR and position them on the operating table, using sterile surgical drapes to cover them. Monitoring patients' vital signs and observing their status.During surgery I pass sterile surgical equipment, such as scalpels and forceps, to surgeons. They also might cut sutures, keep track of items like sponges and needles, operate lights and help dress a patient's wounds. After surgery, assist with transporting patient back to his or her room. Then return to the OR to clean and prep for the next surgery. Ensuring that all needed supplies are restocked in the OR suit. Show less

Valparaiso, Indiana

My role consist of preparing the operating rooms, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled while also checking that the equipment is in working order. I prepare sterile solutions in areas where they can be easily reached by doctors to be used for debridement, localization, or thrombolytics.To prepare patients for surgery, I clean, shave and disinfect the areas of a patient's body that will be operated on. Move patients to the OR… Show more My role consist of preparing the operating rooms, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled while also checking that the equipment is in working order. I prepare sterile solutions in areas where they can be easily reached by doctors to be used for debridement, localization, or thrombolytics.To prepare patients for surgery, I clean, shave and disinfect the areas of a patient's body that will be operated on. Move patients to the OR and position them on the operating table, using sterile surgical drapes to cover them. Monitoring patients' vital signs and observing their status.During surgery I pass sterile surgical equipment, such as scalpels and forceps, to surgeons. They also might cut sutures, keep track of items like sponges and needles, operate lights and help dress a patient's wounds. After surgery, assist with transporting patient back to his or her room. Then return to the OR to clean and prep for the next surgery. Ensuring that all needed supplies are restocked in the OR suit. Show less

Bachelor'S In Science, Nursing

Associate Of Science (As), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Nursing clinical experience completed at North and Southlake Methodist Hospital. Goal after graduation with associate degree in nursing is.

Diploma, Surgical Technology