SHERROD DYSON

Las Vegas, NV

253-***-****

ady4vf@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE – EL PASO, TX

GPA 3.8

** ******** ***** ******

U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School 2001

Fort Sam Houston, TX

Completed course work with specialization in Assist in preparing patients and operating room environment for surgery and provides assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures to include the creation and maintenance of sterile fields for surgical procedures, the draping of patients, the preparation, manipulation and delivery of basic surgical instruments and equipment; taking accountability for all instruments, needles, sponges and medications placed within the sterile field; duties do not include the manipulation of tissue (cutting, suturing, cannulating, grafting, sawing or drilling); perform various preoperative and postoperative procedures as directed; maintain the cleanliness of the operating room; receives, cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes, stores and issues various medical supplies and equipment used during surgical procedures; responsible for the sterilization process, which includes inspecting, cleaning, assembling, warping and sterilizing equipment; operates and runs sterilization checks on a variety of sterilization equipment to include Steam, ETO, Sterrad and Steris Systems

Provides technical guidance to subordinates; perform circulator services under the direct supervision of an RN as required; sets up, positions and operates specialized and advanced operating room equipment; supervises and advises subordinate personnel; implements and monitors the automatic war and clinic delivery system; monitor quality of sterilization techniques to ensure adherence to established standards; supervise the maintenance programs in the operating room and the central material service; establishes stock levels for requisitioning supplies and equipment and supervises their storage and issue; prepares and maintains various reports and files

EXPERIENCE

Department of Veteran Affairs

Medical Supply Technician (Streile Processing) 10/2021 – Present

Las Vegas, NV

Perform various preoperative and postoperative procedures as directed; maintain the cleanliness of the operating room; knowledge of which procedures to use for the different items; and knowledges and skills to operate the medical and other equipment such as washer-sterilizers, automatic washers, automatic dryers, and ultrasonic units; receives, cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes, stores and issues various medical supplies and equipment used during surgical procedures; responsible for the sterilization process, which includes inspecting, cleaning, assembling, warping and sterilizing equipment; operates and runs sterilization checks on a variety of sterilization equipment to include Steam, ETO, Sterrad and Steris Systems and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center; Utilization and proficiency in the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME); Maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and .preparation of RME

Department of Veteran Affairs

Pain Rehabilitation Clinic Health Aid and Technician. 04/2021 – 10/2021

Las Vegas, NV

Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment; Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs

and outputs; Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff; Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival; Applied preparations and treatments such as alcohol rubs and heat-lamp simulation; Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the provider; Assisted with the treatment of patients using acupuncture methods.

Rose Bar & Grill 01/2013 – 6/2020

Owner, Operator

El Paso, TX

Started and maintained a small business. Responsible for all budgetary and financial records. Maintained stock supplies; maintained par levels of available products to ensure constant operation of the business; Supervise daily operations and staff. Maintained an A rating with all food and safety ratings; analyzed mission objectives to determine the kind and extent of support required, coordinating with functional specialists to assure adequate provision of manpower, supplies, equipment, and services to meet specific support needs, and evaluating proposed plans for impact and support feasibility.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Army Commendation Medal /Good Conduct Medal/ National Defense Service Medal /Iraq Campaign Medal / Global War on Terrorism Medal / Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Service Ribbon

MILITARY SREVICE

Branch: United States Army

Service Dates: Jan 2004 to Nov 2012

Honorable Discharge

86th Combat Support Hospital Dec 9, 2004-Nov 8, 2005

Baghdad, Iraq

Surgical Technician

Procured expendable and durable medical supplies with limited agency support in arduous conditions; created critical warehouse inventory reserve and mitigated procurement process delays which balanced $360K budget; Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, and anesthesiologists; Prepared, cared for, and disposed of tissue specimens in accordance with OSHA; Disinfected and sterilized equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.

Monitored and continually assessed operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs; Assembled, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation; Trained soldiers for surgical trauma practices; Assisted with creation of surgical instrument sets.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Mar 28, 2001-Mar 27, 2007

Fort Gordon, GA

Surgical Technician

Received specialized training in surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, pharmacology, patient vitals, and efficient in medical office procedures; Knowledge of Steam, Steris, and Decontamination of surgical equipment; Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures; Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation; Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing; Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists; Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure; Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.

Rotates among the various duty assignments in the central medical supply organization. Assignments include decontamination, instrument preparation, equipment maintenance and supply, and storage and issue; A thorough knowledge of aseptic techniques, supplies, and equipment, and the advantages and disadvantages of the various sterilizing mediums. Regularly serves as the senior or only employee on night and weekend duty.

A thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques including, characteristics of various types of detergents, cleaning techniques, sterilizing mediums, sterilizer operation; tests to determine effectiveness of sterilization, and packaging, storage, and shelf-life characteristics.

The work involves the provision of sterile medical supplies to wards, clinics, and operating rooms in medical facilities. The work product directly affects the health of medical and surgical patients; Knowledge and skill to perform duties encompassing the complete work cycle required to decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, store, and issue the full range of medical supplies and equipment used in the hospital's wards and clinics.

Regularly serves as the senior or only employee on night and weekend duty.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Practical knowledge of microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, and medical and surgical procedures combined with an intensive knowledge of asepsis techniques and the functions and activities of the wards, clinics, and operating room suite sufficient to meet recurring, emergency, or special individual medical supply and equipment needs and to advise medical personnel on the availability and economical use of supplies and equipment, appropriate sizes, possible substitutes, and the proper use and troubleshooting of equipment.

Knowledge of the technical names, uses, physical characteristics, maintenance procedures, and assembly, adjustment, and processing procedures for the full range of medical and surgical supplies and equipment used in the hospital. This includes the more delicate and costly equipment such as microsurgery instruments, camera lenses, and complex medical equipment which requires, expert care, careful attention, and precise adjustments.

Knowledge and skills to properly assemble the full range of trays and sets used in the hospital, including those used in the operating room suite.

Proficiency in the selection, use, testing, and adjustment of the various washers, sterilizers, aerators, and other equipment, and the appropriate cleaning agents and techniques to use for a wide variety of equipment (stainless steel instruments, titanium instruments, flexible tubing, mammary prostheses, electric drills).

Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite software, e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook, Troubleshooting, Install/Configure Computer hardware/software; Demonstrated ability to solve problems and respond appropriately in stressful situations; Excellent telecommunication skills in answering phones, taking messages, and making appointments, Problem tracking and resolution

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects; Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; Experienced with Inventory Management

Contact this candidate