Blair Donaway
Willards,MD
Summary
I started my healthcare career at tidal health in 2007. I began in the linen room just to get my foot in the door and quickly applied to central processing as soon as a position became available, in 2009. I worked the overnight shift for 13 years. I worked with some really great people, one of which is my current boss, Jeff Brown, he was working standby and running a central processing department at another nearby hospital. He informed me in 2022 that he had a daytime position available if I was interested. It was hard leaving a hospital I had spent so much of my life in but I was ready for a change. It was a great decision I do love working for this hospital and with these people but it is time for another change as I am looking to relocate to live closer to my partner.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Atlantic General Hospital
Berlin, MD
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance checks for audit purposes.
- Reduced the risk of infection in patients by maintaining a clean and organized central sterile processing area.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Supported successful surgeries by promptly addressing any issues or concerns related to instrument availability or condition.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict guidelines for decontamination, assembly, and transport of surgical instruments.
Sterile Processing Technician
Tidal Health
Salisbury, Md
01.2009 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Reprocessed endoscopes
- Replenished crash carts
- Pulled cases for next day and emergencies
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkside High School
Salisbury, MDSkills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Safety
- Sterilization techniques
- Case cart assembly
- Recording biologicals
Certification
CRCST
CER
Timeline
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Atlantic General Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Tidal Health
01.2009 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Parkside High School