Brittany Lespier
Hopewell,VA
Summary
Conscientious professional in healthcare support, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in sterilization techniques, equipment maintenance, and inventory management with keen attention to safety protocols. Excel through strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and excellent communication with team members. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician Specialist
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
10.2011 - Current
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency within the department.
- Reviewed patient care reports to determine if any special cleaning instructions need to be given prior to instrument reprocessing.
- Inspected returned instruments for damage or wear prior to sending them out for repair or replacement as needed.
- Trained new hires on proper handling techniques of instruments and equipment used in sterile processing areas.
- Performed daily decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation for surgical procedures.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Assisted in the preparation of new sterile sets by counting, organizing and wrapping items as needed.
- Operated autoclave machine to cleanse surgical tools using high-pressure steam sterilizers.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
Sterile Processing Technician
John Randolph Medical Center
Hopewell, VA
05.2007 - 10.2011
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
Hopewell, VA06-2003
Skills
- Instrument sterilization
- Tray assembly
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Surgical instrumentation
- Workstation organization
- Ethics and professionalism
Certification
- CRCST
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician Specialist
VCU Health
10.2011 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
John Randolph Medical Center
05.2007 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
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