Sterile Processing Technician

Matthew S. Hamilton,

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Hampton, VA 23669

757-***-****

Objective:

To obtain a career position with a good company, be part of a team of professionals, and work in a

position as a surgical technologist, sterile processor, instructor or where ever I may be of best

service to the team. I am a team player and enjoy what I do as a profession.

Skills:

I have the ability to work in a fast pace stressful environment. I work well with others, and utilize effective

communication skills to obtain team goals. I am experienced at setting up, getting the appropriate

instruments needed and supplies as well as the sterilizing of the surgical instruments needed for varies

procedures. I am experienced at handling of specimens, and medications during and after the

procedures performed, as well as assisting the doctors in various surgical procedures.

Employment History:positions from July 2008 until Feb 2010

Princeton Healthcare System, Princeton New Jersey

Capital Health System Fuld Campus, Trenton New Jersey

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton New Jersey

Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster Pennsylvania

Certified Surgical Technologist, Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution

Technician

I served as a sterile processing and distribution technician. I was responsible for

decontamination of instrumentation from both the floors and the operating rooms. I

was also responsible for reassembly and sterilization of instrument trays to include steam

and Sterrad methods. Additional duties included testing of sterilization equipment, and

decontamination of patient care equipment. to include equipment distribution. I was

also required to take on average 7 days of call per month, to include weekends. This

position was a travel assignment. I served as a surgical technologist in a large inpatient operating

room. I was responsible for setting up surgical cases, positioning patients for surgical procedures,

prepping patients for surgery, room turnover, and medication requisition. This position was a travel

assignment.

Methodist Hospital, Southlake Campus, Merrillville Indiana

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, October 2007- July 2008

I served as a sterile processing and distribution technician. I was responsible for

decontamination of instrumentation from both the floors and the operating rooms. I

was also responsible for reassembly and sterilization of instrument trays to include steam

and Sterrad methods. Additional duties included testing of sterilization equipment, and

decontamination of patient care equipment, to include equipment distribution. I was

also responsible for the restocking of critical crash carts to include Rapid Response and

Code Carts. I was also responsible for pulling surgical procedures, restocking supplies

and inventory control. This position was a travel assignment.

Outerbanks Hospital NagsHead North Carolina

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Certified Surgical Technologist, October 2003-0ctober 2007

I served as a surgical technologist in a small inpatient operating room. I was responsible

for setting up surgical cases, positioning patients about to undergo surgery, prepping

patients for surgery, room turnover, and pulling surgical cases. I was also responsible for

the decontamination of instrumentation, reassembly and sterilization of instrument trays.

I also had the added duties of orthopedic inventory control to include all implants and

supplies. I was also placed in charge of the SPD and was responsible for ordering all

necessary supplies and record upkeep. I was also required to take call.

Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Certified Surgical Technologist, January 1993-0ctober 2003

I served as a surgical technologist in a mid size inpatient operating room. I was

responsible for setting up surgical cases, positioning patients about to undergo surgery.

prepping patients for surgery, room turnover, and pulling surgical cases. I also had the

added duties of orthopedic inventory control to include all implants. I was also

required to take call.

U.S. Army Reserve

Operating Room Specialist, 18th Field Hospital, Norfolk Va, April 1983- August 1989

I served as an operating room specialist. I was responsible for setting up surgical cases,

positioning patients about to undergo surgery, prepping patients for surgery, room

turnover, and pulling surgical cases.

Licenses:

• Certified Surgical Technologist. Expires 03/01 /2013-NBSTSA

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician. Expires 04/30/2011-CBSPD

• CPR. Expires 04/30/2011-AHA

Education:

Academy of Health Sciences, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas-1984

• Operating Room Specialist

Newport News Public Schools and Riverside Medical Center School of Surgical Technology-1992

• Surgical Technology

Professional Organizations and Awards:

Member Board of Surgical Technology Students, College of the Albemarle Elizabeth City, NC

• October 2003-Present

Preceptor of the Year, College of the Albemarle School of Surgical Technology

References available on request

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