Andre Harris
Certified Sterile Processing Technologist
Houston,TX
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
USPI- Memorial Hermann Surgery Center
The Woodlands, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Oak Bend Surgery Center-Grand Parkway
Richmond, TX
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
UT Health Hospital-Trauma Level 1
Tyler, TX
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Collected used contaminated instruments for sorting and decontamination.
- Manually cleaned instruments removing waste matter from instruments and placing them into the washer decontaminator.
- Prepared peel packs, wrapped sets and container sets for proper sterilization.
- Monitored all sterilization loads through biological testing.
- Examined all surgical instrumentation meticulously to ensure all instruments are prepared for assembly.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
OR Material Manager/Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center
Houston, Texas
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Negotiated with vendors to assure correct GPO pricing
- Generated purchase orders and requisitions
- Assisted in Sterile Processing as needed
- Coordinated purchase of all capital equipment based on surgeon and staff input
- Serviced and maintained all equipment and instruments including sharpening and Biomedical checks
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Worked closely with management to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices and reported incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage.
- Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Athletic Orthopedic Knee Surgery Center
Houston, Texas
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Assembled all instrumentation required for surgery, exams, and other medical procedures, on-time to enable quality patient care without interruption
- Helped maintained industry-low infection rate of less than 5% by diligently verifying all instruments were clean before processing.
- Improved sterilization turn around time by memorizing count sheets
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- 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.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
The Pines Surgery Center
Woodland, Texas
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Maintained records on sterilizing procedures and parameters accurately
- Determined adjusted sterilization sequence parameters
- 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
- Wrapped and packaged instruments sets for sterilization
- Monitored infection control practices related to sterilization polices
Certified Sterile Processing Coordinator
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
Baytown, Texas
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Assisted with resolving instrumentation issues or conflicts. Ensured appropriate set levels are maintained every day
- Provided OR support by maintaining continuous workflow with consistency of timely sterile instrument trays
- Ordered all surgical instruments, supplies, and specialty items
- Promoted technique through teachable means of importance of cleaning , packaging, wrapping, sterilization of surgical instruments
- Generate and complete daily sterilization, endo flush, and endoscopy scope logs
- Ensured that all instrumentation was functioning properly and in good working condition
- Wrapped and sterilized surgical instruments
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
- Planned work schedule, organized daily activities such as team building and skill set exercises
- Made staffing decisions based on work load
- Supervised ongoing work, assessed whether goals are met and evaluated for further work improvements
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Worked with Surgery Manager to resolve shortage of instrumentation set problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance
- Consistently provided exceptional service and attention to customers and stakeholders
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
- Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers in face-to-face encounters and through phone conversations
- Maintained industry knowledge through continuing education, training and monitoring of industry publications
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
First Street Surgical Hospital
Bellaire, TX
02.2002 - 01.2013
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers in face-to-face encounters and through phone conversations
- Managed intercompany material transfers across program repair facilities, and monitored through pick, inspect, pack and ship processes
- Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
- Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work
Education
PhD. - Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Education
World Outreach Theological Institute
Houston, TX04.2013
High School Diploma -
Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
Houston, TX05.1990
Skills
- Exceptional skills using latest industry instrument and supply inventory tracking systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
- Detailed oriented with problem solving skills
- Strong organization, time management and multi-tasking abilities
- Compliance with, state and federal regulations
- Team Work Collaboration
- Computerized tracking
- Efficient in assembly of sets in for all Surgical Services
Self motivation
Critical thinking
Verbal and written communication
Certification
- IAHCSMM
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
- BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
American Heart Association
- Covid-19 Vaccinated
Timeline
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
USPI- Memorial Hermann Surgery Center
03.2021 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Oak Bend Surgery Center-Grand Parkway
10.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
UT Health Hospital-Trauma Level 1
06.2020 - 10.2020
OR Material Manager/Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Athletic Orthopedic Knee Surgery Center
06.2015 - 09.2019
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
The Pines Surgery Center
06.2015 - 07.2019
Certified Sterile Processing Coordinator
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
01.2013 - 06.2015
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
First Street Surgical Hospital
02.2002 - 01.2013
PhD. - Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Education
World Outreach Theological Institute
High School Diploma -
Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
- IAHCSMM
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
- BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
American Heart Association
- Covid-19 Vaccinated
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