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Dedicated caring and experienced Operating Room Assistant with a healthy respect for and in-depth knowledge of the protocols of the operating room and the needs of the surgeons nurses and anesthesiologists.Empathetic response to patients who are often frightened by their imminent surgery.
- Detail oriented
- Integrity
- Physical stamina
- High level of performance even under stress
- Empathetic preparation of patients for surgery
- Accurate accounting of all sponges and instruments used during surgery
- Was responsible for the disposal of used needles.
- Maintained inventory of blankets and sheets and requisitioned new supplies when needed.
- Prior to surgery ensured all instruments equipment and medicine that the doctor nurse and anesthesiologist needed during surgery.
- Monitored patient vital signs.
- After surgery cleaned and sterilized the room and counted instruments and sponges used to account for all supplies.
- Helped surgical team put on sterile gloves and gowns.
- Prepared sterile solutions and medications and ensured all surgical equipment is working properly.
- Passed instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons.
- Responsible for taking specimens for laboratory analysis.
- On a rotating basis was on-call evenings weekends and holidays.
- Prepared operating rooms for surgery sterilized equipment and made sure there were appropriate and adequate supplies for surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery.
- Transported patients to and from the operating room.
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