Operating Department Practitioner Resume Examples

Operating Department Practitioner seeking a position in which to utilize my skills knowledge and passion for patient care and recovery.

• In-depth knowledge of safety standards and precautions needed during operations
• Able to work well with others in all aspects whether leading or being led
• Professional and personable when speaking to patients and their families
• Mental stability in emergency situations
• Great analytical skills needed to make important or life-altering decisions with confidence
• Organizational ability to maintain a fully functional and stocked operating room
• Manual dexterity in use of small instruments

• Work with patients before surgery to inform them of procedures to be done and answer any questions regarding the operation
• Ensure that operating room is ready for surgery such as being fully stocked and sterile
• Assist surgeons during operation by handing them tools moving equipment and anything else they require
• Correctly dispose of or clean all surgical equipment used or opened
• Report any concerns or issues to supervisors

• Set up operating rooms for each procedure and prepared necessary tools and equipment
• Met the patient in pre-op area to ensure patient identity confirm procedure and answer questions
• Assisted anesthesiologist in putting the patient under
• Helped doctors and nurses during surgery and in the post-op recovery room
• Inventory supplies and report needs to supervisors for ordering