Joseph Davalos

• Scrub in surgical cases daily across orthopedic, general, GYN, urology neuro, vascular, ENT, and Robotics.

• Maintained thorough knowledge of surgical anatomy and procedural steps to anticipate surgeon needs and improve case flow.

• Prepared and organized surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for cases.

• Mentor and precept surgical technologists and student annually.

• Ensured compliance with AORN standards and hospital infection control policies at all times.

• Assisted in surgical procedures across general, GYN, ENT, vascular, urology, and orthopedics settings, contributing to patient safety and operational efficiency.
• Performed pre-operative preparation of operating rooms, instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Guided and trained surgical technologists on patient care procedures, enhancing team competency and patient outcomes.
• Ensured compliance with AORN standards and hospital infection control policies at all times.
• Developed educational materials to improve understanding of procedures, facilitating better preparation and performance in the surgical environment.

• Sterilized surgical instruments, managed doctor preference cards, ordered surgical supplies, prepared surgical cases, broke down carts post-use, stocked surgery supply room.
• Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclaves and chemical disinfectants.
• Prepared and organized instruments for surgical procedures in operating rooms.
• Inspected equipment for cleanliness and proper functioning before use.