ASHLEY FLYNN
CRCST, PCA
Columbia,SC
Summary
REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT Seeking entry-level position where enthusiasm, hard work and willingness will allow us to grow and learn. Courteous, pleasant and an effective individual seeking a rewarding position as a Medical Assistant. Offer relevant education and strong knowledge of patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks to maximize the efficiency of facility. STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN To obtain a Sterile Processing Technician position where everyone can contribute the best of skills and efforts for the growth of the organization. Adept in sterile tray assembly workflow efficiency and productivity monitoring.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Certified SPT position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Prisma Health Baptist / Richland
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
Transporter
Prisma Health Baptist / Richland
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Provided transportation services for patients in hospital environment using appropriate equipment.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers or medical transport vans.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
- Comforted patients and families by offering support and encouragement.
Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Loading Vans/Driver/DS
- Drive setup and take down
- Great customer service
- Vitals, health screening
- Donation Collection
- Shipping
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
PCT
Fresenius Kidney Care
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Dialysis machine set-up
- Terminating treatment
- Check patient vitals during treatment
- Update patient charts
- Respond to emergency situations
DST
CSL Plasma Center
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Set-up and terminated treatment for patients
- Responded to negative patient reactions
- Stocked supplies and maintained facility
Medical Assistant Externship
Chiropractic Health and Accident Center
03.2018 - 06.2018
- (200 Hours Completed)
- Obtain patient signs
- Updated patient charts
- Checked patient's medications
- Conducted health screenings and vision tests
- Managed front office duties
- Managed patient payments
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CRCST
MedCerts
Livonia, MichiganMedical Assistant – Certificate May 2016-2018 -
Virginia College
Columbia, SC07.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
MedCerts
Livonia, MISkills
- Triage Patients
- Perform EKGs
- Obtaining Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy
- Ordering Lab/Diagnostic Tests
- Sample and specimen collection
- Medical/Clinical Office Procedures
- Patient Charting
- Scheduling
- Customer Relations
- CPR/BLS
- Sterile Processing Skill Set
- Instrument Set Assembly
- Selection of Appropriate Wrapping Material
- Assembly of Peel Pack Items
- Preparation of Hard Instrument Containers
- Wrapping Procedure
- Selection of Sterilization Tapes
- Towel/Linen Folding
- Labeling Standards
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Glucose reading
- Sterilizer Testing
- Recording Biologicals
- Decontamination Procedures
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- OSHA Guidelines
- Hazardous Materials
- Daily Workflows
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Sterilizer Operation
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Instrument Inspection
- Assembling Packages
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician ,Prisma Health - 08/21 - current
- Certification obtained: 10/31/2022
- CPR/BLS: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION expires 2025
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Prisma Health Baptist / Richland
08.2021 - 01.2024
Transporter
Prisma Health Baptist / Richland
08.2020 - 08.2021
Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
12.2019 - 04.2020
PCT
Fresenius Kidney Care
04.2019 - 07.2019
DST
CSL Plasma Center
10.2018 - 04.2019
Medical Assistant Externship
Chiropractic Health and Accident Center
03.2018 - 06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - CRCST
MedCerts
Medical Assistant – Certificate May 2016-2018 -
Virginia College
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
MedCerts
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician ,Prisma Health - 08/21 - current
- Certification obtained: 10/31/2022
- CPR/BLS: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION expires 2025
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