AGYAPONG OKYERE (CRCST, CHL, B.A,) 646-***-****

*** **** *** ******, # **, Bronx, NY 10451 yt6n56@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a Challenging and Rewarding Position in a Growing

Facility that will utilize my talented skills, Education and Experience.

EDUCATION: Hostos Community College/CUNY,

Bronx, New York

A.A.S. Degree in Undergraduate Nursing,

CERTIFICATES: . CRCST CERFIFIED BY IAHCSMM # (63514)

 . Certification for Health care Leadership (CHL)

 Basic Course for Central Sterile Technicians

 . B.A University of Cape Coast (Ghana)

 Teachers Cert ‘A’ 3 Year Post Secondary # (7077/97)

EXPERIENCE: Lincoln Hospital, Bronx New York

12/ 2008 – Present Central Sterile Department (Supervisor –)

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 Supervises employees in the daily operation of Central Service area in order to meet department objectives.

 Assures orientation, training and competency of Sterile Processing Techs.

 Assumes Manager Duties in his absence.

 Performs additional special assigned duties.

 Supervises daily activities of employees in instrument prep and pack, decontamination and case cart preparation.

 Assures orientation, training and competency of new employees in sterilization techniques, care and handling of instrumentation, case cart and specialty cart preparation.

 Maintains count sheets and instrument identification binders.

 Supports surgeons, physicians, and staff in surgery, labor and delivery, and emergency Department.

 Responds to questions from hospital and clinic units.

 Works with Operating Room Manager and SPD Manager to assure instruments and equipment are repaired and replaced in a timely manner.

 Works with manager to assure leadership coverage for the department.

 Assures accurate Time and Attendance Documentation.

 Assumes responsibility in absence of Manager and/or Director.

 Insures Quality Assurance Documentation.

 Assist in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, or counseling of employee.

 Assist in meeting department staffing and financial goals.

12/2006-11/2008

Lincoln Hospital Bronx New York

Central Sterile Technician

Cleans/decontaminates instruments and supplies

. Monitors and adheres to policy and procedures and unit guidelines established

 Selects correct tray and wrapper materials; adds a sterilization indicator to each tray; wraps, seals, and labels tray appropriately

 Inspects and assembles surgical instrumentation for procedures

 Operates sterilization equipment: Steam/ETO/Sterrad

 Tests sterilizer to ensure parameters are met

Assembles procedure carts and distributes supplies/ instrumentation

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10/2005- 12/2006 Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY

Central Sterile Aide:

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 Decontaminate and sterilize soiled surgical instruments.

 Records sterilizer test results, inventory and equipment usage.

 Examine and report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.

 Transports sterilized and soiled instruments to and from surgery rooms.

 Checks sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.

 Assembles, prepare and package clean instruments for sterilization.

 Maintains a clean and save working environment.

09/2097-06/2004 Ghana Education Service, Kumasi, (Ghana)

Maths and Science Teacher

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 Assisted teachers with planning and implementing lesson plans.

 Designed activities that enhanced students’ social and physical development.

 Maintained accurate records of students’ attendance and progress.

 Prepared students for College Entry Exams

SKILLS:

 Good command of the English language with excellent verbal/phone and written communication skills .

 Excellent organization and inter-personal skills.

 Communicates with all levels of management both internally and externally.

 Prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

 Excellent analytical skills and team oriented

 Good working knowledge of PC, specifically Windows and Microsoft Office products

 Capable of solving problems and communicate findings effectively

 Capable of working well under pressure and deadlines.

 Drive to learn new tasks and initiate new projects.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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