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Alysha Byrd

Pittsburg,CA

Summary

To obtain a Sterile Processing position that will enable me to utilize my strong organizational skills, and educational background to achieve patient safety goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician 2

UCSF Parnassus
11.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
  • Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
  • Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.

Sterile Processing Technician 2

UC Davis Medical Center
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Duties involve tray assembly and lubrication for ortho major and minor, Zimmer, Synthes, Depuy, Stryker PSI's, L&D, Urology and General, Plastics
  • Duties also included preparation/packaging for sterilization, storage and distribution, FIFO rotation, PAR levels, and case carts
  • Performed cleaning and decontamination procedures using the enzymatic solution and high-level disinfection
  • Operation of BeliMed steam sterilizer, Sterrad 100, and Sterrad 100NX
  • Case cart assembly and delivering to the OR
  • Endoscope reprocessing using Medivators, scope buddy, and ATP testing

Sterile Processing Technician

Highland Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Temporary Assignment Opportunity
  • Duties involved being responsible for tray assembly and lubrication for ortho major and minor, Zimmer, Synthes, Depuy, Stryker PSI's, L&D, Urology and General, Plastics
  • Duties also included preparation/packaging for sterilization, storage and distribution, FIFO rotation, PAR levels, and case carts
  • Performed cleaning and decontamination procedures using the enzymatic solution and high-level disinfection
  • Operation of BeliMed steam sterilizer, Sterrad 100, and Sterrad 100NX
  • Temporary Assignment Opportunity

Sterile Processing Technician

Covelo Group
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Responsible for tray assembly and lubrication for ortho major and minor, Zimmer, Synthes, Depuy, Stryker PSI's, L&D, Urology and General, Plastics
  • Duties also included preparation/packaging for sterilization, storage and distribution, FIFO rotation, PAR levels, and case carts
  • Performed cleaning and decontamination procedures using the enzymatic solution and high-level disinfection
  • Operation of BeliMed steam sterilizer, Sterrad 100, and Sterrad 100NX

Sterile Processing Externship

Eden Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Performed all Sterile Processing duties

Education

IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Medical

Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA
04.2019

Skills

  • BLS Certified
  • OSHA compliance
  • AAMI/ANSI compliance
  • Standard Precautions
  • Cleaning and decontamination procedures
  • Preparation/Packaging for sterilization
  • FIFO rotation
  • PAR levels
  • Case carts
  • Knowledge of 300 instruments
  • Quality assurance
  • Inspection/Inventory of supplies
  • Monitoring sterilization processes
  • Operation of BeliMed steam sterilizer
  • Operation of Sterrad 100
  • Operation of Sterrad 100NX
  • Properly load and unload sterilizer cart
  • Endoscope reprocessing
  • Knowledge of Medivators
  • Knowledge of scope buddy plus
  • ATP testing
  • Quality Assurance monitoring
  • Test interpretation
  • Logging and documentation
  • Maintaining accurate sterilization records
  • Management of inventory
  • Tracking inventory
  • Microbiology knowledge
  • Medical terminology for Central Service
  • Infection Prevention
  • Safety control
  • Tray Assembly
  • Lubrication for Ortho instruments
  • Knowledge of Flexible Endoscopes
  • Knowledge of ridged Endoscopes
  • Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting patient care equipment

Certification

CRCST

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician 2

UCSF Parnassus
11.2022 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician 2

UC Davis Medical Center
03.2021 - 11.2022

Sterile Processing Technician

Highland Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021

Sterile Processing Technician

Covelo Group
01.2020 - 10.2020

Sterile Processing Externship

Eden Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2019

IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Medical

Contra Costa Medical Career College
Alysha Byrd