Jacob Akah
Fredericton
Summary
Efficient Medical Device Reprocessing Technician with proven expertise in medical equipment and technology. Skilled in sterilization, assembling, testing, and inspecting of medical and surgical equipment and devices used daily in hospitals and their ancillary units.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Horizon Health Network
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted a workplace safety culture by actively participating in safety meetings, training, and audits related to medical device reprocessing.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring the proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical devices.
- Decontaminated, assembled, and packaged all instruments following established protocols.
- Identified instruments for all specialties and ensured proper function.
- Followed protocols for the repair or replacement of instruments that are not functioning.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail when assembling and packaging sterile devices, ensuring the accuracy of contents and proper labeling for end users.
- Reduced risk of cross-contamination through diligent adherence to established protocols and guidelines for medical device reprocessing.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing workload fluctuations due to changing demands or emergencies in the healthcare setting.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Directed services competently and professionally while ensuring OR priorities are completed promptly.
- During and after each load, checked that the steam sterilization parameters had been met.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to standard precautions and infection control practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Univeristy Of Jos
Plateau, NigeriaCertified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician -
CSA Group
Toronto, ON2024
Skills
- Workplace Safety Adherence
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Continuous learning mindset
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Decontamination processes
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Horizon Health Network
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Univeristy Of Jos
Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician -
CSA Group
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