Akwasi Darko Boateng
Springdale, OH 45246
Cell: 646-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
CERTIFIED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as Certified Registered Central Service Technician that will best utilize my skills and abilities.
WORK HISTORY
02/2022 to 03/2023 Trustaff Travel Nurses LLC, Franciscan Health Carmel, Carmel IN
Central Sterile Technician/Traveler
Decontamination & Operation of Mechanical Washers & Ultrasonic Washers
Handling Cidex OPA solution and treating instruments that require OPA disinfection
Assembling Instrument/Procedure Trays
Report defective equipment to supervisor and manager
Packaging and Wrapping
Running Bowie Dick Test
Endoscope Reprocessing
Storing Clean & Sterile Instruments
06/2017 to 02/2022 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Central Sterile Technician
Decontamination & Operation of Mechanical Washers & Ultrasonic Washers
Handling Cidex OPA solution and treating instruments that require OPA disinfection
Assembling Instrument/Procedure Trays
Report defective equipment to supervisor and manager
Packaging and Wrapping
Running Bowie Dick Test
Endoscope Reprocessing
Storing Clean & Sterile Instruments
07/2018 to 05/2020 UC Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Central Sterile Technician (PRN)
Decontamination & Operation of Mechanical Washers & Ultrasonic Washers
Handling Cidex OPA solution and treating instruments that require OPA disinfection
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of repair
02/2012 to 06/2017 NYU Hospital For Joint Diseases, New York, NY
Central Sterile Technician
Decontamination & Operation of Mechanical Washers & Ultrasonic Washers
Handling Cidex OPA solution and treating instruments that require OPA disinfection
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of repair
Assembling Instrument/Procedure Trays
Report defective equipment to supervisor and manager
Packaging and Wrapping
Running Bowie Dick Test
Storing Clean & Sterile Instruments
11/2010 to 02/2012 Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY
Central Sterile Technician (Part-Time)
Decontamination & Operation of Mechanical Washers & Ultrasonic Washers
Handling Cidex OPA solution and treating instruments that require OPA disinfection
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of repair
Assembling Instrument/Procedure Trays
Packaging and Wrapping
Running Bowie Dick Test
Sterilization Protocols involving reading and recording the sterilization parameters, & Dealing with Biological Indicators and the incubator
02/2010 to 11/2010 Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, NY
Central Sterile Technician (Intern)
Decontamination & Operation of Mechanical Washers & Ultrasonic Washers
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of repair
Assembling Instrument/Procedure Trays
Report defective equipment to supervisor and manager
Packaging and Wrapping
Running Bowie Dick Test
Storing Clean & Sterile Instruments
CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Expires 11/30/2023
BLS, American Heart Association
Expires 11/2023
Education
Institution Certificate Year
Technology Senior High (Ghana) Senior High School Diploma 1997
Senior High School Certificate 2002
SKILLS
Experience utilizing EPIC system
Excellent analytical skills and solving problems
Good oral and written communication
Courteous demeanor. Work well under pressure
Experience in carrying out required duties and responsibilities
Interpersonal skills with ability to interact with individuals at all levels
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request