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Brian Gahn

Boston,MA

Summary

Accomplished Lead Sterile Processing Technician with a proven track record at the Department of Veterans Affairs, enhancing patient safety through rigorous decontamination procedures and sterilization expertise. Skilled in surgical instrument knowledge and workflow optimization, significantly reducing surgery delays and contaminated instrument instances by implementing quality control measures. Demonstrates strong leadership in training and development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs
Boston, MA
06.2024 - Current
  • Trained new hires on best practices in sterile processing techniques, fostering a culture of continued learning and development among the team.
  • Implemented quality control measures that significantly reduced instances of contaminated or damaged instruments reaching the operating room.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of required instruments, resulting in reduced surgery delays.

Sterile Processing Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs
Boston, MA
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Boston High School
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Surgical Instrument Knowledge
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Sterilization Expertise
  • Computerized tracking
  • Picking instruments
  • Decontaminating surgical instruments
  • Assembling case carts
  • Equipment testing

Certification

CRCST

CER

Timeline

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2024 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2020 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

East Boston High School

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