Or Surgical Technologist
CurrentPrepared and organized the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures.Anticipated surgeon and patient needs during a procedure.Took care of specimens, prepared, checked, and monitored medications, and assisted with dressings.Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintained the sterile field for the patient during procedures.Participated in stocking and restocking of medical supplies.Inspected, replaced, and sterilized medical instruments.Provided surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.Assisted in the delivery of patient care by handling instruments during operative procedures and by performing a variety of duties related to the preparation, processing and arrangement of surgical instruments and supplies.Utilized techniques of infection control.Monitored all personnel for compliance with aseptic techniques and safety standards.Functioned as first assistant to the surgeon by handling tissue, using instruments to provide wound exposure and hemostasis, suction, sponge and bovie cautery when needed, cutting tissue and tying suture as directed by surgeon, which included closure of surgical wound.Identified emergency situations and responded in a calm and efficient manner.Recognized surgical complications and anticipated corrective measures, assuring expeditious treatment.
