Caitlyn Tobin
Ledyard Center
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with expertise in sterilization protocols, infection control, and inventory management. Ensures adherence to safety standards while preparing surgical instruments for optimal patient care. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency through teamwork and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Westerly Hospital
Westerly
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Sterilized surgical instruments following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Operated and maintained sterilization equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and optimal performance.
- Prepared instrument trays for procedures by organizing and assembling necessary tools.
- Conducted routine cleaning of processing areas to maintain a safe environment.
- Tracked inventory levels and restocked supplies to maintain uninterrupted surgical operations.
- Followed infection control practices to prevent contamination during processing tasks.
- Organized and assembled trays, instrument packs, and surgical sets for efficient procedures.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilized items, facilitating traceability and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Head Hostess
Pages Okra Grill
Mount Pleasant
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, enhancing overall dining experience at Pages Okra Grill.
- Managed reservation system, optimizing seating arrangements to reduce wait times.
- Coordinated with servers, ensuring timely service and satisfaction for all guests.
- Trained new host staff on customer service standards and procedures.
Server
TGIF Fridays
Mount Pleasant
04.2017 - 11.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure prompt food delivery, improving customer satisfaction.
- Took and accurately processed customer orders, enhancing dining experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas and service stations.
- Managed cash register and processed payments accurately.
- Trained new servers on menu items and service protocols.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Tech
Miller Motte
North Charleston05-2023
High School Diploma -
Wando High School
Mount PLEASANT Sc06-2015
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Sterilization procedures
- Sterilizer operation
- Surgical instrument decontamination
- Decontamination procedures
- Instrument assembly
- Surgical kit assembly
- Case cart assembly
- Assembling case carts
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Manual cleaning
- Infection control
- Sterile storage
- Supply replenishment
- Equipment operation
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Communication skills
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Westerly Hospital
12.2025 - 03.2026
Head Hostess
Pages Okra Grill
08.2024 - 12.2024
Server
TGIF Fridays
04.2017 - 11.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Tech
Miller Motte
High School Diploma -
Wando High School