Liliana Betancourt Leon

• Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
• conducted training sessions for healthcare professionals on the proper use and maintenance of orthopedic devices.
• Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
• Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
• instrumented orthopedic surgeries as product specialist, ensuring the proper use of surgical instruments.
• ensured to maintain the necessary stock and replenish for schedules and emergency surgeries

* Verified and organized the necessary instruments and supplies.

* Ensured proper sterilization of all surgical instruments and equipment.

* Hand over instruments and supplies to the surgeon and the surgical team during the procedure and kept count of instruments and sponges.

* operated and maintain surgical equipment such as laser, visualization systems, and other specialized devices .

* provided support to the patient during transfer to and from the operating room.

* Maintained accurate records of the instruments used during each surgery and documented any incidents or issues related to instruments or sterilizacion.

• Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
• Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
• Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
• provided specialized technical assistance during surgery, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and team.
• knowledge of the specific surgical instruments used in each type of surgery, invasive and non-invasive.
• instrumented surgical producres in neurosurgery, orthopedics, thoracic surgery and other highly complex areas.

• Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
• Reduced logistical errors through meticulous planning of transportation schedules and inventory management practices.
• Handled incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving activities.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Cleaned, dried, and lubricated ophthalmic instruments.
• Verification and confirmation of patients for scheduled surgery, review of medical histories, and examinations.
• Instrumentation of assigned surgical procedures (cataract surgery, refractive surgery, retina).
• Performance of special examinations, angiographies, interferometry, visual field tests, topographies, and endothelial cell counts

• Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
• Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
• Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological , hand surgery, neurosurgery and orthopedic surgeries, among others.

* Organized and verified the supplies for scheduled surgeries.

* Received the instruments from orthopedic suppliers, according to the dispatch for schedules surgeries.

* instrumented high-complexity surgeries, aesthetic and bariatric produres.

* Washed, dried and sterilized the surguical instruments after each surgery.

• Reduced instrument repair costs by performing regular preventative maintenance on delicate equipment.
• Streamlined inventory management processes to minimize tool shortages and ensure prompt replacement of damaged items.