Callie Hooper
Tulsa
Summary
Focused Sterile Processing Technician II with 8 years 9 months of experience and a positive attitude paired with a hard work ethic. Proficient in decontamination procedures, ensuring quality assurance in set assembly, efficient time management, teamwork, and effectively communicating with OR staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
OU Medical Center-Tekgo
Oklahoma City
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted quality control checks on assembled trays to verify sterilization readiness.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments to ensure thorough preparation for decontamination.
- Cleaned instruments in decontamination to prepare for sterilization.
- Sorted incompatible instruments and trays to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure safe processing.
- Strictly adhered to safety guidelines while preparing hazardous chemicals used in the cleaning process.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding sterility or safety concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to review product updates and changes in regulations.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Salem Hospital-Aya Healthcare
Salem
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Operated steam and low temperature sterilizers to ensure proper sterilization of medical instruments.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Assembled complex trays according to department standards, ensuring proper packaging for optimal sterility.
- Conducted quality control checks on all processed items before releasing them back into inventory.
- Processed returned instruments following completion of procedure, verifying contents against original order sheet.
- Responded promptly to requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect and distribute equipment, ensuring availability and compliance with facility standards.
- Guided newly hired staff on proper handling of sterile products and processes to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding sterility or safety concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center
San Pedro
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclaves and chemical processes.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for the decontamination process.
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Conducted quality control checks on all processed items before releasing them back into inventory.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Fulfilled operating room requests for additional sterile supplies during surgical procedures.
- Floated to Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance as needed.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Trios Health Southridge Hospital-Cynet Health
Kennewick
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Processed an average of 28 scopes daily, ensuring timely availability for procedures.
- Reprocessed endoscopes in the department 4 days a week, 8 hours per day.
- Executed case picking duties for next-day surgeries and emergency add-ons, facilitating efficient surgical operations.
- Coordinated after-hours calls for Endoscopy and Sterile Processing to maintain continuous departmental coverage.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Followed infection control and safety protocols
- Documented sterilization processes to maintain accurate records and compliance.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician II
Sharp Memorial
San Diego
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Executed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments, ensuring compliance with established protocols for patient safety.
- Performed thorough in-services on new robotic instrumentation and processes to all shifts.
- Followed proper protocol for intaking loaner sets, tracking them, and preparing the case cart with complete set of trays.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, accurately documenting loads processed and maintenance performed to uphold sterilization standards.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding sterility or safety concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Trained personnel on proper decontamination techniques for instruments, enhancing team competency and adherence to sterilization protocols.
- Processed returned instruments following completion of procedure, verifying contents against original order sheet.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- On a rotating weekly schedule I leak test, hand wash, and process 9 endoscopes in the OER-Pro.
Certified Sterile Processing Tech II
CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin
Lufkin
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Inspected and tested sterilization equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Maintained accurate records of instrument processing, tracking and logging data in computerized system to ensure compliance with protocols.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Operated high temperature steam autoclaves and low temperature sterilizers, i.e. VPRO and Sterrad.
- Fulfilled requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures for additional sterile supplies.
- Provided guidance to newly hired staff members regarding proper handling of sterile products and processes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Flower Mound High School
Flower Mound, TX06-2012
Some College (No Degree) -
Baylor University
Waco, TXSkills
- Sterilization Procedures (Low Temp & Steam)
- Decontamination methods
- Decontamination procedures
- Assembly and packaging
- Pulling case carts
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Self-motivation
- Positive Attitude
- Ethics and professionalism
Certification
- HSPA CRCST (since April 2018)
Timeline
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
OU Medical Center-Tekgo
11.2025 - 05.2026
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Salem Hospital-Aya Healthcare
11.2024 - 10.2025
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Trios Health Southridge Hospital-Cynet Health
02.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Sterile Processing Technician II
Sharp Memorial
03.2020 - 12.2023
Certified Sterile Processing Tech II
CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin
08.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Flower Mound High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Baylor University