Akil Dunbar
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician with proven expertise at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital in sterilization procedures and infection control. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and reliability, consistently exceeding performance benchmarks and enhancing team efficiency through effective communication and collaboration. Committed to maintaining workplace safety and high-quality patient care. Experienced with sterilization procedures and instrument handling critical to healthcare operations. Utilizes knowledge of infection control and sterilization techniques to maintain safe surgical environment. Track record of ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and effectively managing sterile inventory.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Central Sterile Techician
St. Joseph's Candler Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through accurate documentation of sterilization processes and quality control measures.
- Increased overall team efficiency by maintaining open communication channels with nursing staff regarding instrument availability and turnaround times.
- Supported hospital-wide infection control initiatives through diligent adherence to proper sterilization protocols.
- Exceeded department performance expectations by consistently meeting or surpassing established benchmarks related to instrument turnaround times, sterilization completion rates, and quality control success metrics.
- Established trust among colleagues through consistent demonstration of professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellent patient care.
- Reduced the risk of infection by performing thorough inspections of all instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
- Collaborated with colleagues to maintain a safe and efficient central sterile department environment.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
Distribution Coordinator
St. Joseph's Candler Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Coordinated with sales and production teams to ensure accurate forecasting of product demand and efficient allocation of resources.
- Established clear communication channels between departments for seamless coordination during peak periods or unexpected challenges.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations pertaining to warehousing, transportation, and hazardous materials handling.
- Implemented process improvements that increased overall productivity within the distribution center.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop contingency plans for potential supply chain disruptions.
- Prepared boxes, pallets and crates for outgoing shipments.
- Received loads, checked merchandise and tagged with warehouse IDs.
Education
Associate of Science - CRCST
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA06-2023
GED -
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA05-2015
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Sterilization procedures
- Pulling case carts
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Processing instruments
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Assembly and packaging
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Sterile Techician (625946), HSPA- CURRENT
Timeline
Certified Registered Central Sterile Techician
St. Joseph's Candler Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Distribution Coordinator
St. Joseph's Candler Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - CRCST
Savannah Technical College
GED -
Savannah Technical College
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