Processing Technician Sterile

Terrence Clifford Rattray

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Decatur, Georgia 30035

Telephone #: 518-***-****

Email address: ***************@*****.***

MOTTO

To recognize the dignity of every person, always be honest, fair, trustworthy and professional while managing resources responsibly and working at the highest level of performance with a commitment to continuous improvement.

CORE QUALIFICATION

•Highly trained Sterile Processing Technician who have mastered the duties of decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

•Experienced professional with a unique combination of effective leadership and organizational skills, who is adoptable to meet unique challenges.

•Highly competent in Orthopedic, Cardiac, Neurosurgical etc Instruments

•Excellent medical background gained through working with surgeons

GOAL

I am seeking opportunities where these competencies may improve efficiency and enhance productivity. I enjoy my profession and my goal is to execute my best performance always.

EDUCATION:

2014 Albany High School Diploma

2014 St. Peter's Hospital Sterile Processing Course

2015 Hudson Valley Community College Health Sciences

2015 Sterile Processing Technician

2016 Sterile Processing Albany Medical Course

2017 Sterile Processing Technician

2018 Sterile Processing Technician

2018 BLS Certification Course

2019 Certified Sterile Processing Technician

CERTIFICATION:

CBSPD Certified ID#42675

BLS Certified/ American Heart Association- eCard code 205*********; Renew by 10/2022

EXPERIENCE

Atlanta VA Medical Center/466beds, 8ORs

Certified Sterile Processing Technician- Present

Receipt of used, soiled, or contaminated reusable medical devices, including surgical instruments.

Proper disassembly, cleaning, and decontamination of reusable medical devices, including surgical instruments.

Preparation and accurate assembly, packaging, and sterilization/disinfection indicator placement for reusable medical devices, including surgical instruments.

Sterilization and or high-level disinfection of reusable medical devices, including surgical instruments.

Accurate assembly and monitoring of case carts.

Delivery of reusable medical devices, including surgical instruments to various areas such as the operating room, dental, and clinics.

Monitoring and documentation of proper conditions for SPS activities including temperature and humidity monitoring and proper air flow.

Monitoring of package integrity and sterilization/disinfection indicators.

Maintenance of a clean, properly stocked and orderly environment.

Other duties as assigned.

Grady Memorial Hospital Georgia/961beds, 16 ORs

Certified Sterile Processing Technician- Travel/2019-2020

Interprets package labeling to select appropriate sterilization method and approved cycle, options include Steam, ETO, STERRAD, or other as required.

Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items, returns non satisfactory products to instrument room.

Loads sterilizer as appropriate to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing as appropriate.

Performs routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring, leak test, and bowie dick test as appropriate.

Following established policies interprets and appropriately documents results of sterilizer testing. Escalates positive results as appropriate for intervention.

Removes and inspects items from sterilizer utilizing approved methods to preserve package integrity.

Following established procedures selects appropriate High Level Disinfection method, manual (Cidex OPA) or automatic (AER), for heat sensitive instruments, equipment or flexible endoscopes.

AER options include STERIS System 1 E, Medivator, Custom UltraSonic, or Trophon.

Performs ATP testing on endoscopes as required.

Utilizes approved PPE as appropriate.

Performs daily AER maintenance in accordance with established policies and procedures, documents appropriately.

Performs daily Cidex OPA maintenance in accordance with established policies and procedures, documents appropriately.

Other duties as assigned.

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Georgia/488beds, 26 ORs

Certified Sterile Processing Technician- Travel/2019

•Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and assembles, wraps, and sterilizes trays of instruments.

•Follows proper Standard precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas. Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.

•Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available in a timely manner.

•Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.

• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.

•Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.

•Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Piedmont Henry Hospital Georgia/215 beds, 12 ORs

Sterile Processing Technician/2019

•Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required. fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.

Utilizes patient specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by attending surgeon or other Peri-Operative representative.

Documents case cart build process in SPM, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to maintain integrity of needs list.

Inspects items during the pick process to ensure package integrity remains intact, package is within expiration date, and substitutions are appropriate.

Communicates unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution assistance.

Returns supplies not used after surgical procedures to their proper stock location.

Modifies picking order as directed by CSPS Clinical Operations Supervisor based on changing OR Surgical Schedule.

Other duties as assigned.

St. Peter's Hospital New York/630beds, 26 ORs

Sterile Processing Technician/ 2015-2018

•On the job training as sterile processing technician

•Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.

•Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.

•Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.

•Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.

•Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.

•Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.

•Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.

•Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.

•Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.

•Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Tracking Systems

•SPM

• INTEGRA

•CENSITRAC

Specialties :

•Ortho

•General

•Synthes

•Neuro/Spine

•laparoscopic

•Davinci

•OB-GYN

•Cardiothoracic

•Labor&Delivery

•Dental

•ENT

•ophthalmology

•Specials,Endoscopes

Loaner Consignment:

Nuvasive, Stryker, Zimmer-Biomet, Synthes, Medtronic, Globus, Arthrex, smith &nephew orthofix, Metronic,Triathlon,Aequalis

US Security Associates

•Security Officer

Jan 2016 – June 2016

Guard, patrol and monitor industrial and commercial premises to prevent theft, violence and infractions of rules.

The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community

•Waiter

2013 – 2014

Take orders and serve food and beverages to elders at tables in dining establishment. Ensure that they are comfortable and satisfied with their meal preferences.

Fuccillo Volkswagen

•Automotive Sales Consultant

2011 – 2014

Primary duty is to help automobile buyers discover which vehicles best fit their needs and interest within their price range. Actively engage automobile buyers in friendly conversation while showing available cars, explaining their features, answering any question the buyer may have, and helping them to come to a fulfilled and happy decision.

SKILLS

•Excellent organization, initiative, operations, people management, and problem-solving skills

•Excellent knowledge of Medical Terminologies.

• Excellent knowledge of computer programs; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and exposure to instrument tracking software.

•Interpersonal Skills

•Technical Skills

•Very Good at Multitasking

•Excellent knowledge of Orthopedic, Cardiac, Neurosurgical, Ob/gyn, IM etc Instruments.

•Effective Negotiation Skills

•Outstanding Communication Skills

EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES

•The Albany Varsity Football Team

(2013)

HOBBIES:

•Travelling

•Fishing

•Camping

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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