Adept Sterile Processing Technician with a proven track record at Texas Children's Hospital, enhancing patient safety and surgical outcomes through expert sterilization and meticulous adherence to infection control protocols. Skilled in steam sterilization and team collaboration, I've significantly reduced cross-contamination incidents, showcasing a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in healthcare environments. Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations. Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude. Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 5 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature. Responsible candidate eager to provide safe and efficient patient care. Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, safety protocols and equipment care. Knowledgeable in inventory control and recordkeeping. Reliable and dedicated to providing superior customer service. Efficient Sterile Processing Technician with proven expertise in medical equipment and technology. Skilled in assembling, testing and inspecting medical equipment. Strong knowledge of inventory management and regulatory compliance. Meticulous technician with extensive experience in routine laboratory tasks. Skilled in sterilizing, testing and monitoring medical equipment with strong understanding of infection control practices. Responsible and committed to providing safe and reliable medical equipment to healthcare professionals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizatization Skills eager to secure a senior level. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Hi, I’m
ADEOLA OTOKITI
Stafford,TX
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
AMN Healthcare
Sterile Processing Technician
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Established constructive relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing sterile, high-quality instruments, directly impacting patient safety and care.
- Maintained strict adherence to aseptic technique in decontamination process, significantly reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Facilitated positive working environment by mentoring new technicians, fostering team-oriented atmosphere.
- Assisted in development of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with latest industry standards and practices.
- Maintained detailed records of sterilization cycles, contributing to hospital's compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enhanced departmental performance by actively participating in quality assurance and improvement meetings.
- Contributed to significant reductions in cross-contamination incidents through meticulous execution of decontamination protocols.
- Increased operating room efficiency with organized preparation and timely delivery of sterile supplies.
- Implemented system for tracking maintenance and repair of surgical instruments, reducing instances of equipment failure.
- Supported surgical teams by responding promptly to last-minute requests and changes, ensuring no delays in surgical procedures.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing changes to sterilization processes that increased efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with development and coordination of medical equipment inventories.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
Medley Staffing Agency
Sterile Processing Technician
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
- Increased compliance with infection control standards through regular inspection and maintenance of sterilizers.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Optimized inventory management by conducting routine audits, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues promptly.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Established constructive relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, coordinating with clinical staff on equipment needs and availability.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Assisted in staff development by providing guidance to new team members on proper sterile processing techniques.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, actively seeking ways to enhance efficiency within the department.
Texas Children Hospital
Sterile Processing Technician IV
05.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Improved quality assurance processes by implementing documentation procedures for all stages of the sterilization process.
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
- Increased compliance with infection control standards through regular inspection and maintenance of sterilizers.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Optimized inventory management by conducting routine audits, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues promptly.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, coordinating with clinical staff on equipment needs and availability.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Assisted in staff development by providing guidance to new team members on proper sterile processing techniques.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, actively seeking ways to enhance efficiency within the department.
- Played key role in department achieving high marks during external accreditation audits by maintaining exemplary sterilization practices.
- Enhanced departmental performance by actively participating in quality assurance and improvement meetings.
- Ensured compliance with industry sterilization standards by meticulously cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintained detailed records of sterilization cycles, contributing to hospital's compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supported surgical teams by responding promptly to last-minute requests and changes, ensuring no delays in surgical procedures.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing changes to sterilization processes that increased efficiency.
- Enhanced team knowledge and compliance with best practices in sterilization through regular training sessions and updates.
- Assisted in development of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with latest industry standards and practices.
- Maintained strict adherence to aseptic technique in decontamination process, significantly reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary surgical instruments for variety of procedures.
- Contributed to significant reductions in cross-contamination incidents through meticulous execution of decontamination protocols.
- Reduced waste and optimized resource use by accurately assessing and preparing exact quantity of required surgical instruments.
- Optimized workflow within sterile processing department, allowing for quicker turnaround times and increased productivity.
- Conducted regular inspections of sterilization equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Facilitated positive working environment by mentoring new technicians, fostering team-oriented atmosphere.
- Advanced patient safety with rigorous adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing sterile, high-quality instruments, directly impacting patient safety and care.
- Collaborated with surgical departments to tailor instrument sets for specific procedures, enhancing surgical efficiency.
- Increased operating room efficiency with organized preparation and timely delivery of sterile supplies.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
Kaiser Hospital
Sterile Processing Technician
12.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Reduced waste and optimized resource use by accurately assessing and preparing exact quantity of required surgical instruments.
- Advanced patient safety with rigorous adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing sterile, high-quality instruments, directly impacting patient safety and care.
- Conducted regular inspections of sterilization equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Maintained strict adherence to aseptic technique in decontamination process, significantly reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, coordinating with clinical staff on equipment needs and availability.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
- Increased compliance with infection control standards through regular inspection and maintenance of sterilizers.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by ensuring the consistent provision of high-quality, sterile medical equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.
Pulse Staffing Agency
Sterile Processing Technician
05.2018 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
- Increased compliance with infection control standards through regular inspection and maintenance of sterilizers.
- Established constructive relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
Education
Fortis College Houston Texas
Associate of Applied Science from Sterile Processing Technology
03.2018
University Overview
- Dean's List [emester and Year]
- Completed AP course in [Subject]
- [Number] GPA3.5
Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX
Associate of Science from Asscioates
12.2011
University Overview
- Dean's List [ 1st &2nd semester, 2011]
- Awarded Dean list 2018
- GPA3.8
Skills
- Steam Sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-Level Disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterilization procedures
- Assembling case carts
- Manual Cleaning
- Instrument Decontamination
- Recording biologicals
- Sterile Storage
- Equipment testing
- Instrument Sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Case cart assembly
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Computerized tracking
- Infection Control
- Picking instruments
- Quality Control
- Chemical Handling
- Operating Room Support
- Microbiology Knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- Supply Management
- Equipment monitoring
- Managing materials
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
- Completing diagnostic tests
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Critical Thinking
- Sterilizer Testing
- Documentation And Reporting
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Equipment Disinfection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Preparation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Supply Restocking
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
- Safe sharps disposal
- Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
- Patient confidentiality
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician
- Quality Control Analysis
- Patient and Equipment Transport
- Registered Central Service Technician Certification
- Setting up and operating equipment
- OB/GYN procedures
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Transporting patients
- Surgical Instrument Specialist Certification
- Sterile Processing and Distribution Certification
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Installation and Setup
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Direct Care Staff Support
- Electronic Charting
- Surgical Instrument Processor Certification
- Expiry Date Verification
- Flexible Schedule
- Safety protocols expertise
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Infection control protocols
- Attention to Detail
- Diagnostic Testing
- Problem-Solving
- Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Supply Replenishment
Certification
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician
- SPT # 474140
Dancing, Reading and Open o learn new things
Dancing, Reading and Open o learn new things
I Started dancing when i was at age 8 years . I can dance to my native language music.
Languages
African, Nigeria English and yoruba
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Kaiser Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
AMN Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Medley Staffing Agency
01.2020 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician IV
Texas Children Hospital
05.2018 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Pulse Staffing Agency
05.2018 - 10.2018
Fortis College Houston Texas
Associate of Applied Science from Sterile Processing Technology
Houston Community College
Associate of Science from Asscioates