BRIANNA DERTZ
Cleveland,GA
Summary
Certified Sterile Processing professional with 14+ years of experience and a strong background in compliance, training, and improving workflow efficiency. Passionate about interdepartmental collaboration, education, and adherence to OSHA, AAMI and Joint Commission standards. Seeking a leadership role where I can foster a culture of safety and respect while driving quality outcomes, supporting staff, and facilitating surgical success. Effectively rotated through every area of Sterile Processing in all job locations, including Prep and Pack/Assembly, Decontamination, Sterilization, Case Carts, Runner/Phones, and Transport.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Ascension Mercy Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
PRN Healthcare, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's - Ozaukee Campus
06.2025 - 10.2025
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
TotalMed, Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
TotalMed, Thedacare Orthopedic, Spine and Pain
12.2024 - 03.2025
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
TotalMed, Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center
06.2024 - 12.2024
Scheduled Leave
Employment Gap
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Planned time off work to visit family
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
TotalMed, Thedacare Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - 04.2024
Scheduled Leave
Employment Gap
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Caretaking for family member recovering from surgery, changed agency during this time
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Aya Healthcare, Community Hospital North
03.2022 - 03.2023
Scheduled Leave
Employment Gap
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Planned time off work to visit family, remained with Aya Healthcare during vacation
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Aya Healthcare, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center
09.2021 - 02.2022
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Northshore Evanston Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Aya Healthcare, Highland Park Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2021
Sterile Processing Technician II
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2020
Medical Leave
Employment Gap
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Career break for medical leave, returning with 100% recovery
Operating Room Liaison
Steris Integrated, Rush University Medical Center
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Specialized in ENT and Plastics, coordinated daily activities between OR and SPD staff to facilitate efficient case flow
- Provided monthly educational in-services to SPD staff
- Performed post-case cart audits and tray audits based on specialty
Sterile Processing Technician II
Steris Integrated, Rush University Medical Center
05.2016 - 01.2017
Sterile Processing Technician II / Lead Tech
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2012 - 05.2016
Sterile Processing Technician
St. Bernard Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2012
Education
CRCST (HSPA) -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL11.2010
Skills
- Belimed, Steris, Getinge, ASP, 3M, VPro, ETO
- Decontamination and Sanitation Protocols, Quality Control, Project Management
- Kronos, Censitrac, CSIQ, Sonar/SQ Track, Abacus, Impress and SPM Tracking Systems
- General, Bariatric, Gynecology, Pediatric, Plastics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology, Orthopedic, Vascular, Neuro/Spine, Open Heart/Thoracic, Robotic and Trauma Services
- Vendor/Loaner Instrumentation
- TEE Probe and Flexible Scope Reprocessing, OER, HLD
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Ascension Mercy Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
PRN Healthcare, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's - Ozaukee Campus
06.2025 - 10.2025
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
TotalMed, Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
TotalMed, Thedacare Orthopedic, Spine and Pain
12.2024 - 03.2025
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
TotalMed, Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center
06.2024 - 12.2024
Scheduled Leave
Employment Gap
04.2024 - 06.2024
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
TotalMed, Thedacare Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - 04.2024
Scheduled Leave
Employment Gap
04.2023 - 07.2023
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Aya Healthcare, Community Hospital North
03.2022 - 03.2023
Scheduled Leave
Employment Gap
02.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Aya Healthcare, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center
09.2021 - 02.2022
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Northshore Evanston Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Aya Healthcare, Highland Park Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2021
Sterile Processing Technician II
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2020
Medical Leave
Employment Gap
11.2018 - 04.2019
Operating Room Liaison
Steris Integrated, Rush University Medical Center
01.2017 - 11.2018
Sterile Processing Technician II
Steris Integrated, Rush University Medical Center
05.2016 - 01.2017
Sterile Processing Technician II / Lead Tech
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2012 - 05.2016
Sterile Processing Technician
St. Bernard Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2012
CRCST (HSPA) -
Prairie State College