Cathy Balmores

Operating Room Attendant with 2 years of experience improving OR efficiency and maintaining sterile conditions in ambulatory surgical settings. Applies strict infection control, precise instrument preparation, and reliable patient transfers to support on-time case starts and reduce turnover. Seeks to expand perioperative competencies and contribute to high-quality surgical care.

OR AIDE (OPERATING ROOM AIDE) - Rockyview Surgical Center - Calgary

(2024-05 - 2026-06)

• Prepped and sterilized surgical instruments using autoclave protocols, reducing intraoperative delays.
• Stocked operating room with procedure-specific trays and implants, maintaining immediate availability.
• Assisted circulating nurse with patient transfers and positioning, preserving sterile field and safety.
• Logged instrument counts and discrepancies on surgical count sheets, preventing retained-item incidents.
• Maintained equipment readiness by performing daily checks on cautery units and suction systems.
• Restocked sterile supplies between cases, cutting turnover time and keeping case schedules on track.
• Prepared emergency crash carts and checked defibrillator readiness to support rapid intraoperative response.

MEDICAL DEVICE TECHNICIAN - Foothills Medical Center

(2018-01 - 2024-03)

• Inspected surgical instruments using borescope and calipers, removing defective items from circulation.
• Repaired and calibrated electrosurgical and monitoring devices using manufacturer schematics and multimeter diagnostics.
• Executed sterilization cycles per hospital protocol, documented cycle parameters in Steris logbooks.
• Transported sterile instrument sets to operating rooms, coordinated handoffs with circulating nurses.
• Implemented barcode-based inventory checks for trays, reduced missing-item incidents during case setup.
• Performed preventive maintenance on sterilizers and autoclaves, logged service actions in CMMS.
• Trained new technicians on aseptic technique and infection-control policies during six-week orientation.

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER - Kearns Family

(2012-06 - 2017-12)

• Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments, communicated observations to physicians and family members.
• Administered prescribed medications on schedule, recorded doses and symptoms in daily medication log for caregivers.
• Performed routine home safety checks, identified trip hazards, and implemented adjustments to reduce fall risk.
• Prepared and served tailored meals following dietary restrictions and care plan to manage blood sugar and weight.
• Managed household inventory and ordered supplies, maintaining consistent stock of medical and personal necessities.
• Transported client to community activities and errands, maintaining mobility routine and social engagement.
• Provided daily personal care for elderly client, assisted with bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain dignity and hygiene.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY - Lyceum Northwestern University (1997-06 - 2021-05)

COURSES - MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSING TECHNICIAN - ABES College (2017-04 - 2017-11)

COURSES - CAREGIVER - Extendicare (2011-01 - 2011-07)