Sterile Processing Patient Care

Abdul-Latif Sulemana

**** * ********* ******. ***. 309 ●Chicago, IL 60629●773-***-****●****************@*****.*** OBJECTIVES

Seeking to obtain a position as a Sterile Processing/ Endoscope Technician in a healthcare setting that will allow me to utilize my experience and to contribute my organizational skills, experience in managing facilities, in a reputable organization with the opportunity to grow. STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN KNOWLEDGE AREAS.

• Department Functional areas like Workflow from decontamination, preparation, sterilization, sterile storage, case cart to Operation Room.

• Central Sterile Processing Department processing including knowledge of surgical instrumentation, patient-related supplies, material and equipment, aseptic and sterilization techniques.

• Possess effective organization and communication skills

• Adept in coordinating several projects simultaneously and working closely with all level staff

• Possess strong professional ethics and knowledge in medical terminologies

• Skills in sterile techniques, surgical procedures, and patient care and safety

• Knowledge of sterilizing instruments, handling of drugs and equipment, prevention and control of infection.

EDUCATION

Sterile Processing Tech Allied Institute Chicago, IL. July,2020 University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana. Bachelor of commerce (Finance) 07/2013-07/2017 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Surgical Solutions, LLC. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL. Cook County Health and Hospitals Systems (John H. Stroger, Jr Hospital, Chicago, IL) 01/23/2023- Present (Endoscopy Technician)

• Maintaining inventory par levels, restocking endoscopy related supplies in procedure rooms and monitoring expiration dates.

• Checking all scopes that will be used for color and clarity, that air and water channels are open, that the control knobs are not too tight or loose, and also completing visual inspection of insertion tube for buckling or bite mark.

• High level disinfected colonoscopes, duodenoscopes, Enteroscopes, Bronchoscope and other flexible scopes.

• Performed other duties assigned to me by the Lead/supervisor . Northshore University Health System, Skokie, IL.

08/07/2020- 01/20/2023

• Cleaned and decontaminated procedure trays, instruments, and medical equipment according to aseptic procedures and techniques.

• Carefully inspected, checked for instrument functionality, and assembled trays in the clean areas.

• Built and prepared loads for steam and low temperature sterilizations.

• Diligently documented sterilization outcomes in accordance with AAMI standards, the joint commission and facility policies.

• Followed preference sheet to accurately dispensed instruments and supplies to surgery and patient care areas.

• Assisted Reps in checking in loaner trays and making sure all the necessary parameters for decontamination, sterilization and drying times are available on case check.

• Inspected and assembled loaner trays in the assembly areas Certification

• CBSPD

• CRCST

• BLS Certification

• CER

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