Sterile Processing Operating Room
Resume:
Keeshia Sykes Young
Houston, TX **078 *****.*******@*****.***
SUMMARY:
Well trained Certified Sterile Processing Technician. Works well and effective in stressful and fast paced situations. Possess knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Law and Ethics, Microbiology, instrument sterilization, assembly of surgical sets, and surgical instrumentation. Experienced in caring for patients and working with diverse cultural backgrounds. Responsible for mentoring, training, and scheduling the work of employees in the Sterile Processing department. Assists in the supervision, coaching, mentoring, leading and training of other departments personnel, utilizing principles of Standard Precautions and principles of Event-Related Sterility
EDUCATION:
Med Vance Institute 9/2010- 5/2011
Kingwood College 2002- 2009
M.B. Smiley High School Diploma 1994-1998
WORK EXPERIENCE:
St. Luke’s Medical Center Houston, TX 07/2019-10/2021
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Resolves problems and strategically resolves issues within Sterile processing Department.
Distribute work assignments to work staff
Observe and evaluate staff work activity and make recommendations
Train staff according to policies, work ethics, & procedures
Prepare sterile equipment for operating room
Communicate delays, supply, instrumentation and equipment problems, substitutions involving Operating Room and other areas
Other duties as assigned
Memorial Hermann Houston, TX 12/2012-12/2017
Sterile Processing Tech IV (Lead Tech)
Troubleshoots problems and strategically resolves issues within Sterile processing Department
Trains and acts as a mentor to Sterile Processing Technicians
Help prepare work schedules, assist manager with performance issues, and gives input to manager on performance evaluations
Expert knowledge of the Sterile Processing department rules, procedures, and processes
Ensures accurate and appropriate handling of instruments/equipment, including selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to count sheets, and preparation for sterilization
Trains and prepares team members with regards to the parameters of hospital/medical facility standards of sterilization
Load, monitor, operate and maintain different types of cleaning and sterilization equipment and machinery accurately and safely
Communicate delays, supply, instrumentation and equipment problems, substitutions involving Operating Room and other areas
Regularly accepts and completed most complex assignments
Complete quality control and infection control standards checks as needed
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contributes to the success of the department; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
Other duties as assigned
Spherion Staffing The Woodlands, TX 9/2009- 12/2009
Customer Service Representative
Created and changed passwords for the entrance of insurance benefit information
Handled enrollment of new hire benefits
Answered high volume phone calls in a fast pace work environment
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