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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am seeking employment in the healthcare field. Reliable and highly trained with 3+ years of experience and an in-depth understanding of proper sterilization techniques. Well-versed in stocking carts, preparing surgical trays, and setting up medical equipment. Effective in keeping equipment and instruments clean, organized and sterilized for use. Continuously tracks supplies to stay ready for any demand. Maintains detailed, organized records. I'm Trained in and offering top-notch abilities that I've learned so far. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Organized in bringing strengths in handling work independently and solving routine problems without oversight. Dependable worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and a hardworking approach. Seeking out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction.
SKILLS
Surgical kit assembly Instrument inspection Works well independently Instrument storage Equipment monitoring Skilled team player Supply replenishment Sterilizer operation Highly organized and systematic Quality control Clean instruments Go above and beyond to support the team Sterilize equipment Organize supplies Prepare surgical trays Problem-solving
Customer relations Organization
Motivation Multitasking
Hardworking, reliable, and focused
EXPERIENCE
Sterile Processing Technician, TMH, Aug 2016 - Oct 2020, Tallahassee, Fl Unloaded instrument and cart washers, dried all items, and stored them in appropriate areas.
Conducted quality control checks on instrumentation to evaluate the function, defects, and overall general condition.
Monitored equipment operations and reported suspected malfunctions to supervisors. Operated and tested sterilizers, drafting and maintaining all required documentation. Followed written instructions to build instrument kits for specialized procedures. Reviewed sterilization records to support stock rotation and removal of out-of-date supplies. Assembled case carts for surgical procedures and restocked OR supply carts. Assessed instrumentation to verify cleanliness, sterilization, and completion of surgical sets. Maintained complete records of the use of inventory and equipment, using historical data to track when to order new instruments and supplies.
Recorded sterilizer test results.
Installed and set up medical equipment, using hand tools. Sterilized the [Type] equipment and instruments, completing over [Number] loads per week. Monitored sterile supplies to keep organized and maintain current inventory. Prepared routine and specialty surgical instrument trays with an organized approach and diligent attention to the specifics of each requirement.
Used sterilizers, aerators, and washers to disinfect and sterilize equipment like beds and dialysis equipment.
Cleaned instruments to improve the sterilization process and further minimize the risk of cross-contamination or infection.
Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
Supported hospital staff by setting up medical equipment and assisting with basic patient care duties such as providing transportation.
Carefully examined the equipment to detect any signs of disrepair such as leaks and worn or loose parts.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Amos P. Godby - Tallahassee, Fl Student
Certification Board for Processing and Distribution Certificate# 49968
Issued 02/2019