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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Cara Morrison

Brick,NJ

Summary

With a strong clerical background, I bring a compassionate and detail-oriented approach to my work as a Sterile Processing Manager and Surgical Technologist. The opportunity to join your esteemed medical team is truly exciting, and I believe I would be an optimal candidate for the position you are seeking. I highly value fostering a cohesive and collaborative team environment within your practice as it allows me to utilize my outstanding interpersonal skills. As a systematic professional specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for medical procedures, I possess exceptional organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities. My positive attitude and strong team-oriented mindset enable me to thrive in fast-paced environments. With 10 years of experience as a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician, I have honed excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with a diligent and hardworking nature.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician

Coastal Surgery Center
08.2021 - Current
  • I am working as sterile processing technician in a one room OR for ENT specialists
  • I am currently the only technician, and I run the department

Lead Sterile Processing Tech

Seashore Surgical Institute
02.2015 - 04.2021

Student Work Study Program

Star Career Academy
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Worked as a surgical instructor's assistant

Group 1312 Leader Volunteer

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
01.2008 - 12.2013

Education

Vocational - Surgical technology

Star Career Academy
Township of Brick, NJ
01.2014

High school or equivalent - cullinary arts

Toms River High South
Toms River, NJ
06.1996

Skills

  • Clean, test, and run autoclave
  • Ordering of supplies
  • Prep and packing of sterile instruments
  • Ophthalmology Experience
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Medical Terminology
  • Pain Management
  • Infection Control Training
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Medical Scheduling
  • Supervising experience
  • Sterile processing
  • Materials Management
  • Organizational skills
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Assembly
  • Quality assurance
  • Computer skills
  • Steam Sterilization
  • Decontaminating surgical instruments
  • Decontamination procedures
  • High-Level Disinfection

Certification

  • Surgical Technologist - NCCT, 07/01/15, 02/28/25
  • Certified Sterile Processing Manager - CBSPD, 05/01/18, 05/31/28
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician - ISHAMM, 08/01/18, 08/31/24
  • Certified Endoscope Reprocessor - CBSPD, 09/01/16, 11/30/25
  • CRCST Certified Sterile Processing Technician - CBSPD, 12/01/16, 05/31/26
  • BLS Certification
  • CSPDT

Additionalinformation - Skillsandabilities

  • Certified endoscope reprocessor
  • Knowledge of endoscopes and reprocessing techniques.
  • Experience with maintenance of reprocessing unit.
  • Run, Test and Clean Steris Autoclave
  • Contact service technicians for repairs and PM.
  • Overview of facility policy and procedures.
  • Preceptor for new and existing employees.
  • Quality assurance audits
  • Knowledge of Serrad nx, Midmark and Sterris Autoclave & Ultrasonics
  • Ordering of Department Supplies
  • Checking, updating and creating logs
  • Updating IFU's
  • Breaking down and Reprocessing O.R. Instrument Trays
  • Packing and Prep for Instrument Sterilization
  • Experience in ENT, Plastics, GI, Urology, Ophthalmology, Cardiac and Pain Management, Podiatry.
  • Knowledge of AAMI Standards and OSHA guidelines.
  • Knowledge of Sterile Technique in the O.R.
  • CPR certified

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician

Coastal Surgery Center
08.2021 - Current

Lead Sterile Processing Tech

Seashore Surgical Institute
02.2015 - 04.2021

Student Work Study Program

Star Career Academy
01.2014 - 12.2014

Group 1312 Leader Volunteer

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
01.2008 - 12.2013

High school or equivalent - cullinary arts

Toms River High South

Vocational - Surgical technology

Star Career Academy
Cara Morrison