Sterile Processing Technician
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P.O. BOX *** • LUCER NE, C A . *****
( ***) *** - 7157 • THU N D ER PAW1 @YAHO O.COM
MEL A NI E Y. L IM
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position where I can contribute the best of my skills and efforts for the growth of the organization.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified with over 15 years of experience in the medical field as a surgical technician, sterile processing technician, certified as a flexible endoscopy technician and endoscope processing technician
• Specialized in attention to detail; well organized, skilled in setting priorities
• Strong ability to multi-task under pressure
• Self motivated and ability to maintain a high level of energy; works well independently and in a team setting
• Excellent verbal and written skills, personable and friendly WORK EXPERIENCE
Surgical Care Affiliates Santa Rosa, Ca. 4/2012 – 11/2015 Sterile Processing Technician ll
Knowledge and awareness of aseptic technique. Maintained standard of universal precautions during and after procedure. Prepare each case with sterile supplies and equipment required for case to case demand. Adventist Health St. Helena, CA 9/2020 - 4/2021
Sterile Processing Technician
As a member of the sterile processing team, I would process instruments and equipment for sergical cases, premeditating the needs of the operating room staff and the surgery scheduled cases. Maintain sterile supply of instruments and equipment as needed according to department needs. Adventist Health Clearlake, Ca. 8/2019 - 3/2020
Sterile Processing Technician/Endoscopy Technician/Surgical Technician Facilitates physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Experience and knowledge of instrumentation, supplies, and equipment necessary for operative procedures while constantly monitoring maintenance of the sterile field. Certified flexible endoscope technician duties included setting up Pentax machine and equipment for colonoscopies and upper GI procedures. Correctly and safely handling endoscopes for procedure and processing. Maintained equipment used daily for sterilizing instruments and endoscopes.
Sutter Health and Affiliates Santa Rosa, Ca. 11/2015 - 5/2019 Surgical Technician/Endoscopy Technician
Worked as a surgical technician assisting surgeons and nurses preparing the necessary equipment for operating procedures, helping position and draping patients, providing needed instruments during the surgical case and maintaining a sterile field. Interacting with patients prior to surgery, providing support to physicians and nurses while the procedure is underway, handling specimens collected and preparing them for the pathologist. Prepared and set up machines compatible with Olympus and Pentax Flexible Endoscopes. Assisted Gastroenterologist or Colonoscopist performing the procedure. Experienced and certified in handling, care, function and processing of flexible endoscopes, Olympus and Pentax processing equipment. Terminally cleaning procedure room, equipment before and after each patient, with an average of 12 procedures daily.
EDUCATION
Skyline College, SRJC Santa Rosa, Ca. 8/2002 - 12/2002 Surgical Studies Course with Certificate
Attended a 16 unit course in basic sciences and surgical patient care CBSPD Sterile Processing Technician and Distribution Technician Certificate # 41743 Valid through: 2/28/2024
CBSPD Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor
Certificate # GI2826 Valid through: 2/28/2024
BLS provider AHA Healthquest training center ID CA03212 Valid through: 3/2023 eCard code 185*********
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Sebastopol, Ca. 12/2001 - 1/2002 Certificate St. No 00377531
Ophthalmic medical assisting course.
LANGUAGES
English
REFERENCES
Yan Folla
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Stacia Owen
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Christina Noble
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Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa, Ca. 6/2003 - 9/2011
Sterile Processing Technician ll
Prioritized multiple tasks for high level of patient care, detailed important oral and written information to co-workers effectively. Detail oriented for accuracy in records and instructions. Maintained the department’s focus on patients according to the surgery schedule. Basic knowledge of computer programs used within Kaiser. Established and maintained a safe, clean and organized physical environment. Maintained current knowledge of exposure to potentially hazardous materials, infectious agents, and followed manufacturer’s instructions for use.
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