Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician
Resume:
Pamela Willis
Detroit, MI *****
**********@******.***
Professional Summary
Seeking a position at offers on going professional development, and exchange for commitment to exceptional performance.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Precise Health Care Service-Detroit, MI
January 2021 to Present
Assist client with basic tasks including daily activities. Medication reminders, meal prep and activities outside of home. Reprocessing Technician
Henry Ford Health-Detroit, MI
January 2019 to October 2024
• Decontaminated and sterilized surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies according to established protocols
• Assembled instrument trays and sets for surgical procedures, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Inspected instruments for damage or defects, promptly reporting any issues to the supervisor
• Operated autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and other sterilization equipment in compliance with safety guidelines
• Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels and notifying appropriate personnel when supplies needed replenishment
• Collaborated with operating room staff to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments for surgeries
• Adhered to all regulatory requirements related to central sterile processing activities (e.g., OSHA, CDC)
• Responded promptly to urgent requests for instrument reprocessing from healthcare providers
• Performed routine maintenance on sterilization equipment as required by manufacturer guidelines
• Followed infection control practices to prevent cross-contamination during processing activities Patient Care Technician
St.John Hospital and Medical Center-Warren, MI
January 1999 to April 2011
• Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the nursing staff
• Documented patient information accurately and timely in electronic medical records system
• Responded promptly to call lights and requests for assistance from patients
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care for patients
• Ensured compliance with infection control protocols during all patient interactions
• Supported patients' emotional well-being through active listening and compassionate communication
• Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and equipment usage
• Assisted in the implementation of infection prevention measures to minimize the risk of healthcare- associated infections
• Supported patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, toileting, and ambulation Education
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Detroit David Mackenzie high school-Detroit, MI
Liberal Arts & Sciences (High school diploma or GED) Skills
• Sterilization records review
• Compliance documentation
• Assembly
• Surgical instruments
• Load monitoring quality control
• Chemical sterilization
• Aseptic technique
• Sterile inventory control record management
• Ethylene oxide sterilization
• Computer literacy
• Ozone sterilization
• Cross-contamination prevention
• Ultrasonic cleaning infection control method
• Sterile processing packaging log management
• Physical monitoring in sterile processing
• Manual cleaning and decontamination technique
• Productivity software
• Decontaminating sterile processing equipment
• Quality control report writing
• Dry heat sterilization
• Environmental disinfection
• Replacing sterilization equipment filters
• Sterile processing
• Endoscope sterilization and handling
• Organizational skills
• Safe waste disposal
• Surgical instrument sterilization and handling
• Packaging
• Sterilization cycle log management
• Automated washer-disinfector use
• Windows
• Computer operation
• Computer skills
• Sterile processing technician experience
• Orthopedic tool sterilization and handling
• Environmental monitoring in sterile processing
• Sterile processing cleaning record management
• Non-durable medical equipment sterilization and handling
• Hospital experience
• Proper storage of sterile items
• Chemical indicators (CIs)
• Routine preventive maintenance for sterile processing equipment
• Decontamination
• Systems & applications support
• Customer service
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Needle holder sterilization and handling
• Instrument calibration record management
• Biological indicators (BIs)
• Central service department sterile processing experience
• Hospital sterile processing experience
• Soaking cleaning and decontamination technique
• Quality control checks for sterile processing equipment
• Autoclaving
• Calibration of sterile processing instruments
• Basic math
Languages
• English
Certifications and Licenses
CRCST
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT)
CSPDT
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