Taylor Saccoman
San Mateo,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Stanford Medicine, I excel in steam sterilization and maintaining sterile environments, significantly enhancing patient safety. My expertise in decontaminating surgical instruments and adeptness at prioritizing tasks underscore my ability to improve surgical outcomes and reduce infection risks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Techncian
Stanford Medicine
09.2023 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Greater knowledge in cleaning, washing, preparing and handling endoscopes and colonoscopes
- High-level disinfected and prepared esophogeal catheters (3D), anorectal catheters, tranducer probes and gastroflex probes
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
Sterile Processing Technician (Externship)
Kaiser Permanente
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing sterile, high-quality instruments, directly impacting patient safety and care.
Sterile Processing Technician
Dr. Liz Lyster Inc.
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Assisted doctor in procedures
- Authorized prescription refills and logged into patient chart
- Experience with vital signs and patient charting
Education
Certificate of Completion - Sterile Processing
Niles College
Burlingame, CA10-2021
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
Timeline
Sterile Processing Techncian
Stanford Medicine
09.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician (Externship)
Kaiser Permanente
05.2023 - 09.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Dr. Liz Lyster Inc.
01.2020 - 09.2020
Certificate of Completion - Sterile Processing
Niles College
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