Bryan D. Wilson
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Highly skilled and certified Sterile Processing Technician with over 20 years of extensive experience in fast-paced, Level I, Level I Peds & III Trauma and academic medical centers. Proven expertise in the full sterile processing cycle, including the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of complex surgical instrumentation, including robotic and laparoscopic systems. Adept at inventory management, quality assurance, and adhering to strict AAMI, AORN, and Joint Commission standards. Seeking to leverage a robust background in both staff and travel contract roles to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Tech
Sage Memorial Hospital
Ganado, AZ
01.2026 - Current
- Collecting, sorting, and manually or mechanically cleaning used instruments to remove bio-burden.
- Meticulously examining instruments for cleanliness and functionality before assembling them into specialized trays based on surgical case requirements.
- Operating and monitoring sterilization equipment like autoclaves (steam) and Sterrad (gas) to ensure all items are safe for reuse.
- Correctly wrapping or "peel-packing" instruments using appropriate materials and adding sterilization indicators.
- Maintaining PAR levels of sterile sets and reordering supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
- Delivering prepared sterile trays and medical carts to the Operating Room (OR) and other hospital departments.
- Preparing surgical case carts by picking specific instruments and supplies listed for scheduled procedures.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining precise logs for every sterilization cycle, biological testing result, and equipment maintenance event.
- Position Type: Travel Contract
- Facility Type: Critical Access
- Bed Size: 25
- Trauma Level: N/A
Sterile Processing Tech
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Manually and mechanically clean and decontaminate reusable instruments and equipment using specific detergents, enzymatic cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, and washer-sanitizers.
- Inspect instruments for damage or wear, test functionality, and assemble surgical trays and equipment precisely according to established guidelines and manufacturer instructions.
- Operate and monitor various high-tech sterilization equipment, ensuring all parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.) are correct to eliminate all microbial life.
- Maintain inventory, prepare case carts with the necessary supplies for upcoming surgeries, and ensure timely delivery of sterile items to the operating room and other departments.
- Accurately document all sterilization processes, maintenance activities, and inventory records, adhering to strict regulatory and quality standards (e.g., cGMP, FDA).
- Adhere strictly to all infection control and safety protocols and participate in performance improvement activities to continuously enhance the quality of care and the work environment.
- Foster positive relationships and collaborate with team members, surgical staff, and nursing staff to ensure smooth departmental functioning and patient safety.
- Position Type: Travel Contract
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
- Bed Size: 1395
- Trauma Level: Level I
Sterile Processing Tech
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Collect used surgical instruments, equipment, and case carts from operating rooms, labor & delivery, cardiac cath labs, and other procedural areas.
- Carefully disassemble complex instruments (like laparoscopic towers or robotic arms) and manually rinse or soak them to remove gross soil.
- Load and operate automated washer-disinfectors and ultrasonic cleaners to thoroughly clean instruments.
- Examine every instrument for damage, rust, wear, and proper function (e.g., sharpness of scissors, alignment of clamps).
- Wrap instrument sets, peel-pack individual items, and place them in rigid sterilization containers. Proper packaging is essential to ensure sterility is maintained until the point of use.
- Choose the correct sterilization method based on the instrument type (e.g., heat-stable vs. heat-sensitive).
- Position Type: Travel Contract
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
- Bed Size: 1079
- Trauma Level: Level I
- Agency Name: Moab Healthcare
Sterile Processing Tech
Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus
Phoenix, AZ
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Position Type: Travel Contract
- Facility Type: Children's Hospital
- Bed Size: 411
- Trauma Level: Level I Pediatric
- Agency Name: Trace Healthcare
Sterile Processing Tech
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Collected used contaminated instruments for sorting and decontamination.
- Manually cleaned instruments removing waste matter from instruments and placing them into the washer decontaminator.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Position Type: Travel Contract
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
- Bed Size: 1190
- Trauma Level: Level I
- Agency Name: Cross County
Sterile Processing Tech
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Akron, OH
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Position Type: Local Contract
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
- Bed Size: 455
- Trauma Level: Level I
- Agency Name: Cross County
Sterile Processing Tech
Sharon Regional Health System
Sharon, PA
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Position Type: Staff Tech
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
- Bed Size: 141
- Trauma Level: N/A
- Agency Name: N/A
Sterile Processing Tech
Mercy Health - St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Warren, OH
11.2012 - 07.2019
- Cultivated, isolated or assisted in identifying microbial organisms or performing various tests on microorganisms.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to effectively use sterilization equipment and techniques.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Position Type: Staff Tech
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
- Bed Size: 152
- Trauma Level: Level III
- Agency Name: N/A
Sterile Processing Tech
Mercy Health - Saint Elizabeth Health Center
Youngstown, OH
06.2004 - 11.2012
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Position Type: Staff Tech
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
- Bed Size: 409
- Trauma Level: Level I
- Agency Name: N/A
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Champion High School
Warren, OH06-1987
Skills
- Certified Sterile Processing Tech
- BLS-AHA certified
- Single instruments
- Endoscopes
- Repair
- Sets/ Trays
- Care of instruments
- Manual cleaning
- Washer sterilizer
- Soiled linen
- Disinfectants
- Sharps
- Disposable items
- Cleaning equipment
- Detergents
- Chart recording
- Biological monitoring
- Testing/ Monitoring
- Wrapping materials
- Autoclave tape
- Disk covers
- Proper towel/ linen folding
- Proper labelling
- Expiration dates
- Packing for steam
- Heat sealing
- Instrument count sheets
- Placing Instruments on trays
Certification
- CRCST# 110772 Expiry: 2026-04-30
- BLS-AHA Expiry: 2027-05
Timeline
Sterile Processing Tech
Sage Memorial Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Sterile Processing Tech
UPMC Presbyterian
10.2025 - 01.2026
Sterile Processing Tech
Duke University Hospital
01.2025 - 10.2025
Sterile Processing Tech
Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus
07.2024 - 12.2024
Sterile Processing Tech
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2024
Sterile Processing Tech
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
09.2021 - 06.2023
Sterile Processing Tech
Sharon Regional Health System
07.2019 - 06.2021
Sterile Processing Tech
Mercy Health - St. Joseph Warren Hospital
11.2012 - 07.2019
Sterile Processing Tech
Mercy Health - Saint Elizabeth Health Center
06.2004 - 11.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Champion High School