Eric Torres

• Created and maintained inventory management processes.
• Onboarded new surgeons, overseeing the startup of their individual programs.
• Maintained records and logs for accreditation.
• First assisted surgeons with plastic, bariatric, and urogynecology cases.
• Managed sterile processing in accordance with accreditation standards.
• Submitted weekly purchasing orders.
• Coordinated with vendors, biomed, and equipment technicians.
• Onboarded new team members.
• Function as an anesthesia Tech
• Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure functionality before surgeries commenced.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.

• Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments for orthopedic procedures.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools promptly.
• Maintained a sterile environment to prevent infections during surgeries.
• Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure efficient workflow and communication.
• Organized and managed surgical supplies to support daily operations effectively.
• Educated new staff on protocols for instrument handling and operating room procedures.
• Participated in quality control measures to uphold safety standards in the hospital.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
• Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
• Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
• Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
• Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
• Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
• Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
• Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
• Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
• Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Currently scrubbing in various surgical procedures such as Orthospine, Robotic Joint replacements, Sports medicine & ortho trauma

• Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
• 18 years of diverse Surgical Tech experience.
• Well versed within the special services such as :

- Orthopedics

- Ortho Trauma

- Robotics

- Urology

- Gynecological

- General surgery

- Maxillofacial

- Neuro spine

- Plastics

• Preceptor for students & new staff members
• Lead Scrub for Orthopedics
• Lead Scrub for Robotics
• 2011 Ace Award Recipient
• 2019 Atrium Health Recipient of the Heroism Award
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
• Spearheaded implementation of robotic protocols, resulting in record turnover times.
• Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
• Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Mentored and educated team of surgical technologists in the fields of Orthopedics & Robotic Procedures.
• Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
• Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.

• Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
• Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.
• Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
• Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.

• Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
• Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
• Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
• Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
• Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.

• Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
• Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
• Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
• Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.