John Caldwell

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· To obtain a position as a Sterile Processing Technician, utilizing acquired knowledge and experience while offering an opportunity for professional growth and advancement. Education

TRUMAN COLLEGE CHICAGO 8/1982-3/1983

· Major: Medical records

OAK PARK/RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL OAK PARK, ILLINOIS 09/1980-06/1982 Major: High School diploma

Skills & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Equipment Distribution, ordered supplies and maintained accurate inventory.

• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and follows proper standard precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.

• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPA, Joint Commission and AAMI Standards

• Can identify a lot of surgical instruments / surgical tray set up, assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments CERTIFICATION

· Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST /IAHCSMM) since May 2008 LEADERSHIP

· Certified as Sterile Processing Technician and relevant experience as Service Technician Operational knowledge of gas ethylene oxide, gas plasma sterilizers and gravity sterilizers Amazing ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· 4 years as a charge technician supervising other sterile processing technician, report daily activity. Experience

STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN URO PARTNERS, DESPLAINES, ILLINOIS 4/23/2018 TO 8/05/2019 Sterilized soiled surgical instruments as per established procedures and standards. Prepared and labeled surgical instrument as needed. Assisted in arranging instrument sets and ensured availability of adequate supplies. Oversaw and maintained cleansing and sterilizing equipment. Performed equipment sterilization related monitoring and maintenance duties. STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN UIC HOSPITAL, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 7/10/2017 TO 4/13/2018 Sterilized soiled surgical instruments as per established procedures and standards. Prepared and labeled surgical instrument as needed. Assisted in arranging instrument sets and ensured availability of adequate supplies. Oversaw and maintained cleansing and sterilizing equipment. Performed equipment sterilization related monitoring and maintenance duties. Favorite Healthcare Staffing Winona Health, Winona, MN 12/13 to 09/ 14 Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.

Prepared and labeled surgical instrument as needed. Operate sterilization and processing equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards and maintained records of sterilization monitoring in compliance with JCAHO requirements.

Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair and Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.

Assist with Decontamination workflow and design.

Assist with Sterile Processing Department Mapping. Favorite Healthcare Staffing Maple Grove Memorial Hospital, Maple Grove, MN 09/13 to 11/ 13 Sterilized soiled surgical instruments as per established procedures and standards. Prepared and labeled surgical instrument as needed. Assisted in arranging instrument sets and ensured availability of adequate supplies. Oversaw and maintained cleansing and sterilizing equipment. Performed equipment sterilization related monitoring and maintenance duties. STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN DELNOR COMMUNITY/ CADENCE HEALTH, GENEVA, IL 04/2002 TO MAY 2013

· Sterilized soiled surgical instruments as per established procedures and standards. Prepared and labeled surgical instrument as needed. Assisted in arranging instrument sets and ensured availability of adequate supplies. Oversaw and maintained cleansing and sterilizing equipment. Performed equipment sterilization related monitoring and maintenance duties. STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN LOYOLA HOSPITAL, MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS 4/1983-02/2001

· • Performed cleaning, decontamination and sterilizing duties

• Assembled, Wrapped, and stored supplies instrument trays

• Answered phone calls and maintained logs

• Distribute and pick up soil instrument at the appropriate time

• Performed biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance

• Standards by completing logs and record promptly Reference can be provided if needed

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