Christopher M. Cobern

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Professional Objective

My goal is to obtain an Endo/Sterile Processing Technician position with a forward-thinking organization that encourages me to grow professionally and provides me the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the organization’s performance. Summary of Qualifications

• Board Certified Sterile Processing Technician with relevant experience as an Endo/Central Service Technician

• Operational knowledge of sterilization processes for endoscopes, surgical instruments and ancillary equipment

• Demonstrated understanding of the working, maintenance, and proper cleaning and disinfection of endoscopic and surgical equipment

• Expertise in monitoring biological and chemical wash solutions, to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.

• Effectively able to sort mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment, to keep them ready for procedures

• Proficient in restocking, labeling, and maintaining inventory, and submitting requisitions

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Knowledge of human anatomy, microbiology and medical coding

• Proven ability to build positive professional relationships with customers and staff

• Task oriented approach to processes and procedures in a timely and accurate manner including appropriate documentation

• Enthusiastic, creative, and willing to assume increased responsibility and adjust to changing situations

• Knowledge and use of Joint Commission, OSHA, AAMI and ANSI standards

• Strong attention to detail

Professional Experience

Franklin Surgery Center Franklin, Tennessee

Sterile Processing Tech January 2022 to July 2023

• Clean and reprocess flexible endoscopes, surgical instruments and ancillary equipment to ANSI/AAMI and department standards/specifications.

• Provide timely and thorough turnaround of surgical instruments (including drills and scopes) and ancillary equipment during periods of high utilization.

• Perform necessary checks on Ortho and ENT scopes to ensure proper functioning and record results.

• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment during all components of instrument cleaning and processing.

Christopher M. Cobern

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Vanderbilt Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee

Sterile Processing Tech April 2020 to December 2021

• Clean and reprocess flexible endoscopes, surgical instruments and ancillary equipment to ANSI/AAMI and department standards/specifications.

• Provide timely and thorough turnaround of surgical scopes, instruments and ancillary equipment during periods of high utilization.

• Performs necessary checks on endoscopes to ensure proper functioning including leak testing of endoscopes and record results.

• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment during all components of instrument cleaning and processing.

Centennial Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee

Sterile Processing Tech May 2018 to March 2020

• Responsible for the decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment including scopes and drills.

• Sterilize instruments, arrange for medical supplies, and assemble and wrap instruments according to instructions.

• Ensure that appropriate precautions are followed while running the decontamination process.

• Sort mismatched sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment, and ensure that they are made available as needed.

• Restock and label instruments and supplies and ensure that equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.

• Ascertain that waste is properly disposed of, ensuring that appropriate measures for safety are considered.

• Verify that sterilization equipment works in a proper manner and identify and report any issues to the unit manager.

• Maintain records on sterilizing procedures and parameters accurately.

• Test ethylene oxide sterilizers and vacuum cleaners as required. Education

State Community College, Nashville, TN. Completion Date August 2018 Central Processing Technology Technical Certificate Nashville State Community College, Nashville, TN. 2010 Medical Coding Certificate

Williamson Christian College, Franklin, TN. 2008

Bachelor of Science - Management and Ethics

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