Aubrey May
Laconia ,Indiana
Summary
Accomplished Sterile Processing Technician with a proven track record at the University of Louisville Medical Center, enhancing surgical safety by mastering steam sterilization and fostering teamwork. Spearheaded quality assurance improvements, significantly reducing infection risks. Known for meticulous attention to detail and adept problem-solving, ensuring seamless surgical support and compliance with OSHA and FDA standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
University of Louisville Medical Center
06.2020 - 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.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Improved quality assurance processes by implementing documentation procedures for all stages of the sterilization process.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Established constructive relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Assisted in staff development by providing guidance to new team members on proper sterile processing techniques.
- Supported surgical teams by responding promptly to last-minute requests and changes, ensuring no delays in surgical procedures.
Education
Core 40, Technical Honors -
South Central Jr-Sr High School
Elizabeth, IN05.2020
Sterile Processing Program -
Prosser Career Education Center
New Albany, IN05.2020
Skills
- Steam Sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-Level Disinfection
- Assembling case carts
- Manual Cleaning
- Recording biologicals
- Sterile Storage
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Computerized tracking
- Chemical Handling
- Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Processing Endoscopes
- Processing Davinci Instrumentation
Certification
CRCST
Preceptor
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
University of Louisville Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
CRCST
Preceptor
Core 40, Technical Honors -
South Central Jr-Sr High School
Sterile Processing Program -
Prosser Career Education Center
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