Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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BRANDON EDMONDS

Summary

Becoming a Central Service technician has opened countless doors for opportunity and growth in my life. I never saw this as a career path; but in discovering new skills and passions I have come to enjoy providing quality service to patients and healthcare facilities. I learned about healthcare as well as the essential responsibilities that healthcare workers provide for society. I wish to continue this passion for the years to come by traveling to different healthcare facilities to gather a larger perspective on Central Service. Facility Worked Together: Johns Hopkins Hospital Setting/ Unit They Worked: Sterile Processing Dates of Employment: July 2018- Current Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 5 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature. Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude. Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician

Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
11.2024 - 11.2025

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024

Sterile Processing Technician

Medstar Franklin Square
08.2023 - 01.2024

Sterile Processing Technician

Lee Heath Cape Coral
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.

Sterile Processing Technician

Medstar Union Memorial
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • 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.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

Sterile Processing Technician

Reston Hospital Center
10.2021 - 12.2021

At Reston Hospital, I am currently during orthopedic loaner trays and consignment sets. I have been adapting to a constant change in work assignment which has bettered my time management to get work done efficiently.

  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Sterile Processing Technician

Wellspan York Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021

Wellspan Hospital was my first assignment as a traveling CSP technician. There, I learned different methods and systems that exist in the Sterile Processing field. I learned how to adapt to a different work environment which ultimately developed my skills as a technician. I was originally assigned to work thirteen weeks for this contract contract but the facility asked me to extend my contract for another 13 weeks due to my performance.

  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Instrument Processor, Senior Materials Coordinator

Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.2017 - 04.2021
  • During my first year at Johns Hopkins, I worked as a Materials Coordinator in the Central
  • Terile Department
  • After a few months I was promoted to a Senior Materials coordinator
  • There, I learned how to distribute production and work
  • As well, I learned to do distribute shipment schedules conferring with charge nurses and surgeons to determine progress of work and timely completion for cases and patient care equipment needed for surgeries
  • I learned to properly assemble and deliver case carts as well as replenishment for the other departments that we service
  • Commonly, I communicated directly with the charge nurses to provide quality distribution
  • After my first year I transferred my position to become an Instrument Processor
  • During my training experience, I was trained in decontamination for a several months before learning packaging and assembly
  • I also learned how to properly operate sterilizers after proper training and completion of the necessary hours
  • Overall, I have obtained a full spectrum of knowledge and experience in the Central Service field and wish to continue my knowledge with the years to come.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Academy For College and Career Exploration
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Decontamination and sanitation
  • Case cart assembly
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Processing instruments
  • Assembling packages
  • Pulling case carts
  • Delivering equipment
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Recording test results
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Decontamination and Sanitation
  • Sterility Procedures
  • Case Cart Assembly
  • Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation
  • Wrapping Procedures
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Training Initiatives
  • Sterilizer Testing
  • Computerized Tracking
  • Patient and Equipment Transport
  • Tool Sterilizing
  • Recording Biologicals
  • Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
  • Universal Precautions
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Creative Thinking
  • Expiry Date Verification

Accomplishments

  • Reference Name: Ryan Cashman
  • Eference Title: SHIFT SUPERVISOR STERILE PROCESSING
  • Eference Phone Number/Email: 4435104991/ rcashma2@jh.edu
  • Acility Worked Together: Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Etting/Unit They Worked: Zayed 2nd Shift
  • Ates of Employment: 07/2020-Current

Certification

  • Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST)
  • BLS Certification

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician

Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
11.2024 - 11.2025

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024

Sterile Processing Technician

Medstar Franklin Square
08.2023 - 01.2024

Sterile Processing Technician

Lee Heath Cape Coral
04.2023 - 07.2023

Sterile Processing Technician

Medstar Union Memorial
02.2022 - 04.2023

Sterile Processing Technician

Reston Hospital Center
10.2021 - 12.2021

Sterile Processing Technician

Wellspan York Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021

Instrument Processor, Senior Materials Coordinator

Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.2017 - 04.2021

High School Diploma - General Studies

Academy For College and Career Exploration
BRANDON EDMONDS