MOS 68D
Operating Room Specialist
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See also: Air Force Surgical Service Examples

See also: Navy Surgical Technician Examples

o improved the 68D Period of Instructions (POI) by sitting on the Curriculum Commitee for the AMEDD C&S, resulting in a 20 hour change to the POI

o provided superior care to both the 3-4 BGD and Soldiers outside of this command; sustained operations despite lack of personnel and equipment

o demonstrated superb leadership as the Senior NCO for Perioperative Services; resulting in positive patient outcome in over 1500 surgical procedures

o proved himself to be a vital member of the Air Force's first Forward Surgical Team

o worked diligently with a positive attitude during high tempo missions; a vital asset to the Med Command

o amplified local medical capacity by assuming care of 100 trauma and 150 outpatients

o trained fellow medics in creating a weekly MEDPROS Readiness Tracker; boosted medical readiness

o increased communication between the MST and host nation; instrumental in the overall success of surgery workflow

o drove over 3,000 miles transporting supplies and personnel during medical missions; zero lost equipment or supplies

o researched and compared multiple Class VIII supply kits; increased patient flow by decreasing bed turnover rates and reduced the Operating Room downtime between cases

o led the surgical instrumentation training program for joint coalition forces at Al Asad Role 2; instructed proper instrument sterilization and maintenance




o focused on realistic combat medic training, reduced qual time, supported 350 medevac missions and 65 casualties transported with 100% success

o taught CLS to 50 soldiers and familiarized Navy personnel with hospital operations and EMT section procedures

o performed FST daily duties during absence of Detachment Sergeant; ensured seamless transition with day to day duties

o trained 6 ASG personnel, 10 FST personnel and 4 Air Force personnel in proper aeseptic techniques

o recovered and turned in over $500,000 in 874th Forward Surgical Team excess equipment

o facilitated a rapid reset process after a demanding mission; enabled the team to support a high temp mission operation

o provided top care during 11 mass casualities, 48 hours of medical-surgical care and intensive care unit recovery

o organized the Fort Sill Women's History Luncheon which was attended by 500+ Soldiers and civilians


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