Certified Sterile Processing Tech

SHANNON HAWKINS

DALLAS, TX 214-***-****

**************@*****.***

Being a part of an organization that strives for nothing but the best quality in patient care and safety, as well as employee educational development, is my ultimate career goal. With the knowledge and skills that I continue to gain, I would be a great addition to the team.

EXPERIENCE

JULY 2024 – PRESENT

CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

METHODIST OF DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER

RECEIVE, FILL, AND DELIVER SUPPLY ORDERS, PROCESSES AND STERILIZES INSTRUMENT TRAYS AND SCOPES. CLEANS AND INSPECTS PATIENT EQUIPMENT, GATHERS INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPLIES FOR SURGICAL CASE CARTS AND CRASH CARTS. OPERATES EQUIPMENT, STEAM AUTOCLAVES, STERRAD STERILIZERS, WASHERS, SCOPE BUDDY, MEDIVATOR, AS WELL AS CENSITRAC COMPUTER TRACKING SYSTEM, AND RESTOCKS DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIES AND TRAUMA CARTS.

2022 – 2024

SELF – EMPLOYED

CONTRACT WORKER

SALES, CUSTOMER SERVICES, FOOD SERVICE, DELIVERY DRIVER

AUGUST 2021 – AUGUST 2022

PASTRY CHEF

COMPASS GROUP/BON APPETIT

EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA

Check machinery for proper usage, and document temperature logs daily.

Clean and sanitize work area.

Clean, cut, and measure out mise en place.

Mass production of baked goods.

Bake, and decorate finish product as instructed.

Test finish product. Plate food product on platters, inspect, and pass off to servers.

Pack, label, and store food to be sent out for delivery.

JANUARY 2014 – FEBRUARY 2018

CERTIFIED SPD TECHNICIAN II, sosi/ emory university ORTHOPEDICS and spine hospital

Accommodate the operating room with turning over sets in an efficient and professional manner while adhering to patient safety (particularly orthopedics and spine cases)

Build case carts and put returns back in designated area.

Clean, restock, and issue out crash carts as needed

Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments

Check in loaner trays and return loaners to sales rep.

Ability to use the SPM tracking system

Required to perform daily test on sterilizers and complete documentation

Distribute sterile instruments and supplies as needed

Assist in training new employees

JULY 2013 – DECEMBER 2013

CERTIFIED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN II, piedmont healthcare of atlanta

Accommodate the operating room with turning over sets in an efficient and professional manner while adhering to patient safety (particularly open heart, cysto, orthopedics, ophthalmology cases)

Clean, restock, and issue out crash carts as needed

Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments

Ability to use the SPM tracking system

Required to perform daily test on sterilizers and complete documentation

Distribute sterile instruments and supplies as needed

OCTOBER 2012 – FEBRUARY 2013

CERTIFIED SPD TECHNICIAN II

MAXIM STAFFING SOLUTIONS/ VETERANS AFFAIRS OF DALLAS

DALLAS, TEXAS

Assemble specialty sets: vascular, ophthalmology, open heart, dental clinic, urology, laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic, and general

Secondary Job

Decontamination if needed

JUNE 2007 – OCTOBER 2012

CERTIFIED SPD TECHNICIAN II

PARKLAND HOSPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM

DALLAS, TEXAS

Clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute instruments.

Collects used equipment and supplies.

Disinfect patient rental equipment, ensure if it is in good working order, and reissue the equipment out.

Issue out sterile equipment and supplies to patient care units as requested.

Ability to operate steam, gas, flash, and sterrad autoclaves.

Performs bowie dick test, biological test, and diagnostics for sterilizers.

Ability to process endoscopic using the system one and medivator.

Ability to operate the Censitrac tracking system.

Monitors and maintain supply inventory.

Prepare and restock crash carts and exchange carts as needed.

Assist with record keeping.

Train new employees and students.

Test and trial detergents and provide a written report about the findings.

Assist the nursing staff with turn overs and locating instruments or supplies in a timely and professional manner.

Ability to maintain a professional manner with customers under stress in the event of an emergency.

Conforms to rules of safety and infection control while performing these tasks and maintains compliance with acceptable hospital and regulatory agency standards of quality.

Ensure HIPAA compliance.

Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.

DECEMBER 2006 – JUNE 2007

STERILE TECHNICIAN I

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF DALLAS

DALLAS, TEXAS

Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments.

Process scopes.

Perform required test daily on autoclaves.

Pull emergency cases.

EDUCATION

2015-2018

ASSOCIATES DEGREE OF ARTS

ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA

ALANTA, GA

2005

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE

dallas can academy

dallas, Tx

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN (PROVISIONAL CRCST) EXPIRES (11/13/2024)

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION) EXPIRES (05/2026)

SKILLS

Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to change

Very observant and diligent

Thorough documentation/record keeping

Knowledgeable with medical terminology

Practice efficient communication

Attention to details

Team oriented

Eager to learn and elevate

REFERENCES

Provided upon request.

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