Carl Crawford
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Sterile Processing Technician skilled in the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments. Proven ability to maintain strict adherence to safety protocols while collaborating effectively with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Frodert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
09.2024 - 04.2026
- Operated sterilization equipment to prepare surgical instruments for safe use.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards in sterile processing.
- Conducted routine inspections of sterilization cycles and documented results accurately.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline instrument availability during procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
Hurley Medical Center
Flint, MI
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
Sterile Processing Technician
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies, ensuring timely replenishment and organization.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
Sterile Processing Technician
University Of Virginia, School Of Medicine
Charlottesville, VA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Sterilized surgical instruments according to hospital protocols and guidelines.
- Operated sterilization equipment ensuring proper functioning and safety standards.
- Assembled and packaged sterile supplies for various medical procedures.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
Sterile Processing Technician
Loyola Medical Center
Berwyn, IL
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
STERIS
Chicago, IL
10.2014 - 11.2021
- Assisted in training new staff on sterilization techniques and operational procedures.
- Sterilized surgical instruments according to hospital protocols and guidelines.
- Operated sterilization equipment ensuring proper functioning and safety standards.
- Assembled and packaged sterile supplies for various medical procedures.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Chicago06-2000
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterilization procedures
- Assembling case carts
- Instrument decontamination
- Sterile storage
- Instrument sterilization
- Case cart assembly
- Quality control
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Frodert Hospital
09.2024 - 04.2026
Sterile Processing Technician
Hurley Medical Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Northwest Community Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
University Of Virginia, School Of Medicine
10.2023 - 01.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Loyola Medical Center
11.2021 - 09.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
STERIS
10.2014 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School