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Scrub and monitor diagnostic, interventional and ablation procedures.Maintained asepsis throughout the course of procedures such as ablations, ICD, BiV, and temporary and permanent pacemakers.Assisting the physician in administering direct/indirect care to patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures.Operates electrophysiology recording equipment, pacing stimulator and ablation generators.Assisting the physician in implanting electrophysiology recording equipment.Operated all radiographic equipment and assisted physicians to obtain the best quality images.Assists in cleaning, re-stocking, verifying and disposing of expired supplies within each operating theatre.Knowledge of, and at times, operate power and diagnostic equipment, cauterizers, sterilizers, lights, and suction machines during, prior and after surgical procedures.During staff shortages, served to transport patients to operating rooms, assist in positioning and drape linens over patients to prevent exposure.Prepare patients for surgery by cleaning, shaving, and disinfecting body areas where the surgeon will operate.Provides feedback to key people regarding important issues that affect the quality of patient care or other customer satisfaction.Ministers to as a positive and calming influence in stressful situations for patients.

Serves as a resource person in evaluating and selecting surgical Operating Room Equipment for surgical procedures.Acts as liaison with Surgical Company Representatives regarding instrumentation, implants, procedure packs, etc.Trained to scrub and assist surgeon in surgical services such as, Vascular, Cardiovascular, General, Otolaryngology (ENT), Ophthalmology and other complex procedures.Obtains, verifies and labels all medications received during surgical procedures.Store implemented/contaminated instruments to avoid spread of infection and blood born pathogens.Transports, provides, and stores blood, fresh frozen plasma and other lab products for surgical procedures.Works as choice Surgical Technologist to advise, assist or scrub on a series of complex surgical Orthopedic cases such as Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Revisions of aforementioned, Sports Medicine procedures such as Arthroscopic ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Tear Fixation, as well as, during times of staff relief or shortage.Serve to scrub on emergency surgical procedures such as Craniotomy for release of subdural hematoma, etc.Adheres to infection control and safety policies including education reporting and practice implementation specific to the job.Assists in cleaning, re-stocking, verifying and disposing of expired supplies within each operating theatre.Knowledge of, and at times, operate power and diagnostic equipment, cauterizers, sterilizers, lights, and suction machines during, prior and after surgical procedures.Assists in the care and storage of specimens removed for testing during operations and help apply dressings or bandages.During staff shortages, serves to transport patients to operating rooms, assist in positioning and drape linens over patients to prevent exposure.Prepare patients for surgery by cleaning, shaving, and disinfecting body areas where the surgeon will operate.Provides feedback to key people regarding import

Answered heavy telephone scheduling surgical procedures for current and future dates. Fax operating room schedules to various departments within the facility.Contact Various Surgeon’s offices for verification of schedule cases, order and times.Interacting with numerous Physicians, Surgeons, doctors offices and Physician Assistants.Input, obtained, and verified confidential patient information for future surgical schedules. Extensive knowledge of surgical procedures and proper spellings as well as length of procedure.Prepared documents for Central Processing Department for preparation of instruments.Met with department head to discuss and arrange surgical schedule.Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.General clerical duties.