Proven Surgical Suite Aide from BC Children's Hospital, PHSA, adept in healthcare terminology and collaborative teamwork. Excellently managed supply levels, ensuring surgical readiness, and enhanced room sanitization protocols. Demonstrated reliability through effective communication and critical thinking, significantly contributing to the efficiency of surgical procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Suite Aide
BC Children's Hospital, PHSA
03.2007 - 11.2023
Kept surgical room supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted, including anesthesia, throughout all departments within the hospital, including radiology ie; MRI/CT/ONCOLOGY
prompt cleaning and restocking anesthesia areas after each surgical procedure to ensure it's ready for the next case
Set up surgical case carts for daily scheduled procedures and emergencies
As a surgical aide, I was required to be in constant communication with surgeons, surgical nurses, MDRD and all other staff and departments, to ensure surgical teams were fully equipped at all times throughout all surgical procedures
required working as a team and independently was critical
i was responsible for the care, cleaning, safe stocking of surgical equipment including GI scopes
sanitization of surgical rooms on regularly weekly scheduled times using UV light equipment
prepping used surgical instruments and equipment in our decontamination area for MDRD pick-up
utilization of the computer system to locate surgical instruments and equipment
Education
Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate - Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate Program
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
03-2007
High School Diploma -
LaSalle Catholic High School
LaSalle, QC
05-1977
Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Collaborative teamwork
Task prioritization
Written communication
Healthcare terminology
Confidentiality maintenance
Prioritizing work
Verbal communication
Medical terminology
Organizing and categorizing
Reliability and punctuality
Critical thinking
Clear communication
Active listening
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate
Timeline
Surgical Suite Aide
BC Children's Hospital, PHSA
03.2007 - 11.2023
Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate - Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate Program