Kevin Parsons
Central Sterile Technician
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Experienced Central Sterile Technician with 10+ years of healthcare experience. Demonstrates a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a superior work ethic. Known for being an attentive listener and a good communicator. A friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Employment history
Dec 2022 - Present
Central Sterile Technician
Memorial Sloan Cancer Center at Manhattan NY
Ensure the effective and timely cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment to ensure the highest quality patient care. Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes and inventory levels to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and efficient supply management.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sterilization processes and equipment maintenance Collaborate with operating room staff to ensure availability of sterile instruments and equipment during surgical procedures.
Assist in the continuous improvement of sterilization processes to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency. Mar 2022 - Jul 2022
Lead Certified Sterile Technician
Jamaica Hospital at Queens, NY
• Lead Certified Sterile Technician
Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
Assisted with teaching appropriate sterilization techniques to new hires and worked in float capacity for other staff members.
Maintained detailed records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance and supplies. Assembled, documented and packaged instrumentation and sets according to individual department protocols. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment following policy procedures, industry standards and manufacturer instructions for use.
Employment history
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan at New York, NY Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets. Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services. Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests. Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
Lead Central Sterile Technician
Gramercy Surgery Center at Queens, NY
Lead Central Sterile Technician
Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination, processing, and sterilization area
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organized instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals. Jan 2018 - Jun 2019
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Midtown Surgery Center at New York, NY
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Employment history
Mar 2013 - Jul 2017
Central Sterile Technician
NYU Hospital for Joint Disease at York, NY
Central Sterile Technician
Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols
Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests. Feb 2009 - Aug 2012
Operating Room Unit Assistant
Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports, Medicine at New York, NY Operating Room Unit Assistant
Performed sterilization processes after procedures to complete room turnaround Assessed care needs during procedures, providing assistance to staff Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms
Organized supply room and ordered supplies and equipment as needed. Nov 2003 - Feb 2007
Lead Processing and Shipping Clerk
United States Marine Corps at Pendleton, CA
• Lead Processing and Shipping Clerk
Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department
Prepared and processed shipping documents, including work and shipping orders, route materials and bills of lading Coordinated with carrier representatives to arrange and issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials Coordinated resolutions to independently handle issues such as damages, shortages and nonconformance Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas Maintained necessary inventory to meet shipping and receiving demands. Education
Jan 2013
IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification Long Island University at Greenvale, NY
Jun 2003
High School Diploma
Louis D. Brandeis HS at New York, NY