Sterile Processing Technician

CEDRIC R. HURST, CRCST

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Certified Sterile Processing Technician with over 16 years working in a hospital environment and

* ***** ** ********* ***erience. Proven ability in central sterilization aseptic techniques, safety and decontamination procedures. Adept in sterile tray assembly workflow, quality assurance and working with

diverse populations. Proficient with OSHA, HIPPA and AAMI standards. Motivated team-player with

effective communications, leadership and analytical skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Traveling Certified Sterile Processing Technician 07/2017 – Present

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, SC 12/2019 – 6/2021

Brookwood Memorial, Birmingham, AL 11/2018 – 12/2019

Greenville Memorial, Greenville, SC 08/2018 – 11/2018

Hardin Memorial, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 12/2017 – 08/2018

Oklahoma University Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK 07/2017 – 11/2017

Prepare trays and package items for designated areas

Operate sonic cleaners, instrument washers and autoclaves

Dissemble and test specialty instruments/equipment to ensure proper functioning

Inspect, clean and assemble medical/surgical instruments according to established standards

Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, SC 04/2015 – 05/2017

Sterile Processing Technician

Assembled, prepared, and packaged surgical trays and equipment for operating room

Maintained, labeled and replenished red carts to ensure back-up for emergency situations

Maintained records for all stations in Sterile Processing Department according to IAHCSMM

Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC 05/2002 – 02/2014

Instrument Technician II 11/2010 – 02/2014

Trained new employees during the first (3) month of their probationary period

Served as liaison for patient’s family members and surgical team

Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair

Maintained log books to ensure Sterilization and Steris machines were working properly

Instrument Technician I 08/2006 – 01/2010

Transported and prepped patients prior to surgery

Organized, assembled specialty surgical instrument trays and routine sterilized supplies

Decontaminated instruments to prepare them for sterilization in compliance with HIPPA regulations

Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors and staff

Transportation Supervisor 05/2002 – 11/2006

Hired and trained new employees on hospital procedures for transporting patients

Planned, organized and managed the work of staff to ensure organizational requirements were being met

Set operations policies and standards, including proper safety procedures for transporting patients

Collaborated with other managers and staff members to implement policies, procedures and goals

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Path Leadership Program Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC

Early Childhood Education Coursework Augusta College, Augusta, GA

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