Objective

Motivated and detail-oriented Certified Sterile Processing Technician with eight years of experience providing sterile processing services for a variety of surgical procedures including orthopedics. Comprehensive knowledge of infection control procedures, sterilization techniques and surgical instruments and equipment. Excellent communicator with strong decision-making and organizational skills.

Experience

Surgery Center of Lancaster: February 2015 - 2024

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

• Sterilizing, packaging and preparing surgical instruments and trays for a variety of surgical procedures including Orthopedic, ENT, Plastics and General

• Inspect all surgical instruments for damage and defects, sharpen and lubricate as needed, assess for replacements and ordering as needed

• Ensure adequate operation and maintenance scheduled for all sterilization equipment and ultrasonic washers with emphasis on Instructions for Use

• Biological monitoring and testing on all sterilization machines on a daily basis

• Check for out of date items and package integrity

Pepperidge Farm Inc/Campbell Soup Company: April 2012 to January 2013

General Production Associate

• Assess production line integrity and packaging

• Verify all product codes

• Adhere to all safety regulations

Orthopedic Consultants LTD: April 2006 to September 2011

Test Scheduler/Medical Secretary

• Worked closely with patients to ensure testing was scheduled and completed prior to their surgical procedures (MRI/CT/Labs/Etc.)

• Communicate across all levels of the healthcare experience from surgeon to insurance

• worked extensively with insurance companies to address claim needs

• Updated electronic health records as needed

Ephrata Community Hospital (WellSpan Health): September 2002- April 2006

Medical Secretary/Patient Care Technician

• Assemble patient charts, transcribe physician notes and orders

• Maintain accurate and complete hospital reports

• Working with Registered Nurses to adequately provide care to patients and their families

Education/Certifications

• Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician

• Certified Management Certificate from Achieve Global Management

• Ephrata Senior High School