Reliable employee seeking supervisory position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Jerry L Pettis Memorial VA Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician
Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch 51, 5 U.S.C.)
Grade: 6
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Received instrumentation and decontaminated properly according to SOP (Standard Operating Procedure.)
Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
Corrected instrument sets according to current standards, and established count sheets, and instrument tracking systems.
Identified parameters, and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
Prepared, and sterilized clinic items for clinical procedures.
Followed Standard Operating Procedures created by manufacturers of medical equipment instructions for use (IFU) when reprocessing instrumentation.
Recorded biologicals, and test results.
Verified, and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Wrapped trays, and sets properly so that they may be opened in a sterile manner.
Maintained all sections fully stocked for next day after completing daily tasks.
Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Led morning board meetings with employees.
Sterile Processing Technician
Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis, Army
10.2020 - 11.2021
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician
Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch 51, 5 U.S.C.)
Grade: 6
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Trained new employees in different sections of Sterile Processing in departments such as Decon, Assembly, Clinics, Sterile Storage, and Crash-carts.
Took over as Shift leader when assigned shift leader was absent, and handled phone calls made to the department.
Worked as Shift supervisor during weekend shifts.
Received contaminated instrumentation, thoroughly inspected, and washed items prior to set assembly.
Prepared instruments for sterilization, and assembled sets for Sterile Storage(SS) stock.
Picked instruments, and supplies for next day surgeries.
Recorded biologicals, and test results of V-pro and Steam sterilizers.
Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Prepared, and sterilized clinic items for clinical procedures.
Documented testing into Censitrac computer database.
Organized, and documented crash cart items for clinical emergencies, and issued to clinics before the date of expiration.
Received, decontaminated, wrapped, and sterilized consignments for surgeon specific requests.
Followed Standard Operating Procedures created by manufacturers of medical equipment instructions for use (IFU) when reprocessing instrumentation.
Maintained all sections fully stocked for next day after completing daily tasks.
Experienced and proficient in the testing, cleaning and operating of STERIS steam sterilizers, low temperature VPRO sterilizers, ultrasonic, washer disinfector and cart washer.
Kept all department specific training up to date at all times such as HIPPA, Anti Terrorism Level 1, OPSEC, etc.
Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Technician
Madigan Army Medical Center
Joint Base Lewis
08.2017 - 04.2020
Hours per week: 40
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Acted as Shift supervisor, when supervisor was absent.
Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
Rotated through shifts 1-3 every 2 months, and supervised on 3rd shift as a Lead Technician.
Trained new employees in all sections of Sterile Processing including incoming 68D students and Officer nursing students in departments such as Decon, Assembly, Clinics, SSI, and Crash-carts.
Received contaminated instrumentation, completely examined, and washed preceding set gathering.
Arranged instruments for sterilization, and gathered sets for chamber.
Chose proper instrumentation for different upcoming operating cases.
Recorded test results for V-Pro, and Steam sterilizers.
Wrapped trays, instrument sets, and consignments in a timely manner for upcoming cases.
Prepared, and sterilized clinic items for clinical procedures.
Kept track of all documentation on Censitrac computer database, and filed physical paperwork in correct locations.
Put together Crash Carts for clinic emergencies, and issued, received them before the date of expiration.
Received, cleaned, disinfected, and wrapped consignments for surgeon specific demands.
Followed Standard Operating Procedures created by manufacturers of medical equipment instructions for use (IFU) when reprocessing instrumentation.
Made sure to restock and clean personal section for the day.
Trained new employees in all sections of Sterile Processing including incoming 68D students and Officer nursing students in Departments such as Decon, Assembly, Clinics, SSI, and Crash-carts.
Experienced and competent in the testing, cleaning and operating of STERIS steam sterilizers, low temperature VPRO sterilizers, ultrasonic washer disinfector, and cart washer.
Education
Surgical technician
AIT Phase Two Fort Bragg
Fayetteville, NC
04.2020
Surgical technician
AIT Phase One Fort
Sam Houston, TX
02.2020
High school diploma -
Carmel Highschool
Carmel, CA
2017
Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Operational Records Maintenance
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Risk Management
Time Management
Employee Supervision
HIPAA Guidelines
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Jerry L Pettis Memorial VA Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis, Army
10.2020 - 11.2021
Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Technician
Madigan Army Medical Center
Joint Base Lewis
08.2017 - 04.2020
Surgical technician
AIT Phase Two Fort Bragg
Surgical technician
AIT Phase One Fort
High school diploma -
Carmel Highschool
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