AFIA SERWAA FREDUA-TABI
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented certified Sterile Processing Technician with over 5 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Assembled instrument trays according to count sheets.
- Prioritized tray completion based on customer needs.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Operated sterilizers and starred to ensure proper sterilization.
- Received and decontaminate soiled instrumentation and equipment.
- Prepared all instrumentation for sterilization according to recognized standards.
- Utilized computerized tracking system to assemble trays and identify missing items.
- Properly load autoclaves in prescribed manner and sets controls to specified time and temperature according to manufacturer's recommendation.
- Inspected sterilized items prior to sending to the appropriate department.
- Processed all contaminated instruments, supplies and equipment returned to decontamination area.
- Assisted with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures as well as with safety and environmental and infection control standards .
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
McLean Tyson Orthopedic Surgery Center
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.
- Reduced the risk of infection by strictly adhering to established guidelines for decontamination procedures.
- Enhanced department efficiency with thorough inspection and functionality testing of surgical instruments.
- Assured instrument availability by managing inventory and promptly restocking supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Increased compliance with industry standards through meticulous documentation of all sterilization processes.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supported operational excellence by accurately assembling instrument trays according to procedure-specific requirements.
- Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
- Fostered effective communication within the team, contributing to a seamless workflow between departments involved in patient care.
- Achieved consistent quality outcomes, closely following manufacturer guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, consistently meeting or exceeding departmental performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed leak test on all flexible endoscopes prior to cleaning and disinfecting according to manufactures procedure.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
Education
Associate Degree - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus
Annandale, VA2011
Skills
- Extremely organized
Great interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Customer service oriented - Operational Knowledge of steam sterilizers and gravity sterilizers
- Amazing ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Computer literate
- Active listening skills
- Phone etiquette
- Good communication skills
- Aseptic technique
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Assembling Case Carts
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Recording Biologicals
- Recording Test Results
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Case cart Assembly
- Computerized Tracking
- Sterilization Procedures
- Decontamination Procedures
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
McLean Tyson Orthopedic Surgery Center
12.2022 - 03.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Associate Degree - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus
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