Artesia Whitley
Augusta,GA
Summary
Skilled Central Sterile Processing Technician with proven expertise in sterilization techniques and microbiology principles, honed at Doctors Hospital and Prisma Health Richland. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety and quality control, excelling in instrument inspection and decontamination procedures. Adept at enhancing operating room support through meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Motivated professional adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring several year background to growing organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Doctors Hospital
Augusta, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Assisted in the decontamination of medical instruments and equipment.
- Sterilized reusable medical instruments using autoclaves and other methods.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Organized, prepared, and packaged supplies for surgery.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Prisma Health Richland
Columbia, SC
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas, and chemical methods to sterilize.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine tests on sterilized items.
- Operated ultrasonic cleaners as part of the daily cleaning process.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Assembled custom procedure trays as needed according to department guidelines.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Concordia College
Selma, AL05-1980
Skills
- Operating room support
- Microbiology principles
- Chemical handling
- Instrument inspection
- Decontamination procedures
- Surgical instrumentation
- Patient safety
- Sterilization techniques
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Recording biologicals
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Quality control
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Central Sterile Processing Tech Team Lead, I was responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a sterile processing department, including supervising staff and ensuring quality standards are met.
Timeline
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Doctors Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Prisma Health Richland
08.2021 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Concordia College