Curtis Washington
Sterile Processing Tech Supervisor/Educator
**** ******** ***** ** - ******** Heights, MD 20747
*********@*****.*** - 202-***-****
Experience in the Healthcare support and customer service, to include proficient in various areas of
prehospital care as well as clinical support of such as sterile processing skills with the ability to use basic
computer skills such as MSWord using the WAN LAN networks. Ability to schedule appointments and
maintain accurate records
Work Experience
Supervisor
Henrico Doctors Hospital
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Richmond, VA
July 2014 to Present
Oversees decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments using hospital policies and
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards.
Oversees and completes preparation of all case carts as required by following national inventory
standards. May include restocking, pulling, managing inventory and verifying accuracy of individual case
items.
Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and staffing levels.
Provides leadership, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to assigned staff. Conducts
performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Manages the daily interface between sterile processing, surgery, and materials as well as other
departments within and outside the organization to ensure that supplies and instruments are available as
needed to all areas. Plans ahead to ensure that any supplies or instrumentation not routinely available
within the department are obtained and ready prior to scheduled surgery cases.
Assures departmental performance follows policies and procedures and guidelines/standards from
pertinent regulatory agencies. Reviews and revises policies and procedures are as appropriate.
Interviews and recommends potential job candidates. Ensures all staff within department complete
mandatory competencies within specified time frames.
Participates with other members of the Surgical Services leadership team in product and equipment
evaluation. Provides tools for data collection and analysis.
Collects relevant data in a timely manner, so that choices can be identified and decisions made within
appropriate time frames.
Supervisor Sterile Processing Department "Buffalo General Medical Center"
Sips Consults
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Duncansville, TX
Performs data gathering from a variety of sources to address problems and answer questions relative to
the engagement. Evaluates data for reliability, accuracy and completeness. Interprets and synthesizes
information reliably, thoroughly and accurately. Asks questions and seeks assistance as necessary for
accomplishing tasks.
Interacts with clients to gather information, conduct interviews and/or make presentations.
Prepares draft reports of key assumptions, findings and supporting analyses. Present information in a
clear, concise and effective manner.
Documents work steps and assumptions thoroughly. Ensures accuracy thoroughness, consistency and
reliability of work products.
Meets both internal (Project Manager determined) and external (client determined) project deadlines.
Balances demands related to multiple projects and for multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Develops an awareness and understanding of the broad range of work products produced throughout the
Division.
Demonstrates continuous desire to enhance skills as a Consultant. Establishe relationships with other
professionals in the health care industry through associations (e.g., AAMI, The Joint Commission, and
IAHCSMM) or other contacts.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of financial, operational, and healthcare issues and apply this
knowledge to client situations
Use extensive knowledge of client's environment to identify relevant trends, developments and key
performance drivers and communicate this information to client management
Understand SIPS and its service lines and actively assess what SIPS can deliver to bring value to clients
Project Specialist
sips consults
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Duncanville, TX
March 2014 to May 2014
Create inventory list for the instruments in storage; work with the SPD and the OR to determine best use
for listed instruments, Work with OR designee to revise count sheets • QA instrument sets during transfer
Containerize existing sets, Label new case carts • Label shelves and restock, In-service Staff Complete
missing sets
Sterile Processing Tech Shift Coordinator/Educator
Children's National Medical Center
November 2010 to July 2013
Ensure that all instrument sets are assembles and prepares instrumentation for terminal sterilization in
accordance with established sterile processing practices and standards.
Inspects instruments for cleanliness and proper functionality. Assembles instrument trays and sets in
accordance with specific requirements. Wraps or packages and labels instrumentation for sterilization,
properly, using established, generally accepted techniques.
Performs terminal sterilization activities in accordance with established procedures utilizing steam and
plasma and related sterilization equipment. Loads and unloads instruments and equipment from
sterilizers properly, in accordance with established procedures. Operates steam and plasma sterilizers
and related equipment; recognizes equipment malfunctions and reports to
Team Leader and Supervisor immediately. May perform routine maintenance and minor repair of
equipment, as needed. Monitors the sterilization process using mechanical, chemical and biological
indicators. Records data on items to be sterilized, identifying item, date, sterilizer and load. This may
include computer data entry. Complies with safety requirements regarding thermal and chemical
exposure. Performs endoscope cleaning utilizing endoscope processing equipment according to
department and CMNC standards.
Cleans and restocks specialty equipment and carts as appropriate, in accordance with departmental
procedures. May dispense and deliver instruments and equipment to nursing departments and clinics.
Maintains an accurate record of supplies, instruments and equipment dispensed to account for use and
availability. This may include computer data entry.
Collects, verifies, batches and forwards patient charge tickets and supply requisitions to data processing
or other requestor as appropriate. Conducts supply inventory and follows procedures to restock as
necessary. Performs and/or assists with decontamination activities, which render supplies clean and safe
for handling, in accordance with department standards and generally accepted decontamination
practices. Adheres to dress code required
Sterile Processing Technician
University of Maryland Medical Center
February 2008 to November 2010
Inspects, assembles and prepares instrumentation for terminal sterilization in accordance with established
sterile processing practices and standards. Inspects instruments for cleanliness and proper functionality.
Assembles instrument trays and sets in accordance with specific requirements. Wraps or packages and
labels instrumentation for sterilization, properly, using established, generally accepted techniques.
Performs terminal sterilization activities in accordance with established procedures utilizing steam and
plasma and related sterilization equipment. Loads and unloads instruments and equipment from
sterilizers properly, in accordance with established procedures.
Operates steam and plasma sterilizers and related equipment; recognizes equipment malfunctions and
reports to Team Leader and Supervisor immediately. May perform routine maintenance and minor repair
of equipment, as needed. Monitors the sterilization process using mechanical, chemical and biological
indicators.
Records data on items to be sterilized, identifying item, date, sterilizer and load. This may include
computer data entry. Complies with safety requirements regarding thermal and chemical exposure.
Performs endoscope cleaning utilizing endoscope processing equipment according to department and
UMMS standards. Cleans and restocks specialty equipment and carts as appropriate, in accordance with
departmental procedures. May dispense and deliver instruments and equipment to nursing departments
and clinics.
Maintains an accurate record of supplies, instruments and equipment dispensed to account for use and
availability. This may include computer data entry. Collects, verifies, batches and forwards patient charge
tickets and supply requisitions to data processing or other requestor as appropriate. Conducts supply
inventory and follows procedures to restock as necessary.
Performs and/or assists with decontamination activities, which render supplies clean and safe for
handling, in accordance with department standards and generally accepted decontamination practices.
Adheres to dress code required for decontamination activities.
Uses chemicals in proper dilution for effective cleaning and disinfection. Operates mechanical equipment
used in decontamination processes, by following detailed operating instructions. Exercises safe handling
practices in handling sharps to prevent personal injury or injury to others.
Performs routine cleaning activities to ensure a clean work environment and prevent internal cross-
contamination. Prepares and/or assists with preparation of patient care equipment for use and verifies
proper function prior to redistribution. Stores instrument trays and equipment in designated storage areas
for distribution.
EMT/Paramedic
DC Fire/EMS Department
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Washington, DC
March 1994 to July 2007
Incumbent travels by medic unit in a prompt and efficient manner in response to calls for emergency
medical care of critically ill or injured patients.
Incumbent assesses valuates and stabilizes patient's condition at the site of the emergency, Initiates and
maintains advanced life support treatment under the direction of the medical director and/or platoon
paramedic supervisor
Monitors and interprets in electrocardiogram (EKG) perform techniques such as endotracheal intubation
peripheral intravenous insertion as well as defibrillation and administration of pharmaceutical agents, (ect)
Administrative Services Procurement Contracts Procurement Assistant
DC Government Dept
March 1992 to March 1994
Incumbent serves as a procurement assistant to the division chief duties included receives and screens
all calls receives and sort, read logs incoming mail and/or correspondence, Type correspondence letters,
memorandums, reports, (IFB'S-RFP'S) an
Contract Moods, maintaining procurement database with all weekly data entry inputs as well as preparing
vendor list, copying, faxing, distribution of all mail and/or correspondences maintained filling systems
maintaining data base systems along with coverage of the main reception area assistance with front
office/customer services inquiries
Education
PTC Career Institute
1991
Cardozo Senior High School
1990