Betty Watson
East Lynn,WV
Summary
Dedicated Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician with extensive experience at St. Mary’s Medical Center, excelling in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments. Proven track record of enhancing patient safety through rigorous adherence to infection control protocols and mentoring new team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician II
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Huntington, WV
03.2018 - Current
- Operated and maintained sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Inspected and prepared surgical instruments for procedures, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Assisted in inventory management of sterile supplies, ensuring availability for surgical teams.
- Conducted routine quality checks on sterilized items to verify adherence to established guidelines.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained detailed records of sterilization cycles, contributing to hospital's compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensured compliance with industry sterilization standards by meticulously cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Supported surgical teams by responding promptly to last-minute requests and changes, ensuring no delays in surgical procedures.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing sterile, high-quality instruments, directly impacting patient safety and care.
- Facilitated positive working environment by mentoring new technicians, fostering team-oriented atmosphere.
- Advanced patient safety with rigorous adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of sterilization equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Contributed to significant reductions in cross-contamination incidents through meticulous execution of decontamination protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical departments to tailor instrument sets for specific procedures, enhancing surgical efficiency.
- Assisted in staff development by providing guidance to new team members on proper sterile processing techniques.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by ensuring the consistent provision of high-quality, sterile medical equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing sterilization practices and safety measures.
- Trained new team members on proper sterilization techniques and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to streamline sterilization processes and improve turnaround times.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Education
Associate of Science - Secretarial Medical Specialization Program
Huntington Junior College
WV06.1993
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Manual cleaning
Certification
CBSPD
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician II
St. Mary’s Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Secretarial Medical Specialization Program
Huntington Junior College