Sterile Processing Technician

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RYASIA PULLEN-SMITH

Sterile Processing Technician

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

SURGICAL TECH May 2024 - Present

UC Medical Center Burnet Avenue

STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

UC Medical Center Cincinnati, OH

• Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.

• Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.

• Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.

• Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.

• Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.

• Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.Ensured sterility of medical instruments through meticulous decontamination, inspection, and testing, maintaining precise records for quality assurance. CASHIER Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

Bath & Body Works Cincinnati, OH

• Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.

• Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

• Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.

• Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.

• Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies. CASHIER Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

Popeye's Restaurants Cincinnati, OH

• Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.

• Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.

• Answered customer questions and provided store information.

• Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.

• Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational. CASHIER Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

Burlington Cincinnati, OH

• Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.

• Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

• Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.

• Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.

• Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.

Ensure sterile environment and efficient instrument handling during surgeries. Optimize OR turnover times by analyzing and improving workflow. Enhance patient safety by streamlining surgical prep processes. Collaborate with surgical team to improve procedural outcomes. Maintain sterile field integrity, minimizing infection risks.

• Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures. EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Apr 2024 Uc Clermont Batavia, OH

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA May 2023

Mt Healthy High School Cincinnati, OH

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA May 2022

Diamond Oaks Career Development Center Cincinnati, OH SKILLS

Case Cart Assembly, Instrument Sterilization, Equipment Testing, Equipment Monitoring, Processing Instruments, Infection Control, Pulling Case Carts, Cash Handling, Customer Service, POS Systems, Inventory Management, First aid (Skillful), Sterile Technique (Experienced), Trauma Experience (Skillful), CPR (Skillful). LANGUAGES

English (Native).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

CERTIFICATIONS

First Aid and CPR

I am a recent graduate of UC Clermont, having completed my Surgical Technology program in May 2024. I am highly dedicated, hardworking, and a quick learner. While I am eager to gain experience across various specialties, I have a particular interest in Orthopedics and Plastics. I would appreciate the opportunity to develop my skills in these areas while remaining open to experiences in other specialties as well.

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