Amour Koubaba
Columbus,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 9 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature. 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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Ohio Health Medical Center
Columbus, OH
01.2016 - Current
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Operated, adjusted and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Penn Hospital Medicine - Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument and needle count.
- Operated, adjusted and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH06.2018
Skills
- Computerized tracking
- Sterilization procedures
- Case cart assembly
- Recording biologicals
- Managing materials
- Diagnostic Testing
- Picking instruments
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Completing diagnostic tests
- Assembling case carts
- Safety protocols expertise
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient confidentiality
- Wound Dressing
- Electronic Charting
- Infection control protocols
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Suturing
- Passing surgical instruments
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Medication Administration
- Patient transportation
- Specimen collection
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Ohio State University
01.2018 - 02.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Ohio Health Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Penn Hospital Medicine - Pennsylvania Hospital
04.2013 - 11.2015
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Columbus State Community College
- BLS
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