Kimberly Turner
New Market ,VA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Sterile Processing Technician at Sentara RMH, adept in sterilization techniques and infection control. Achieved consistent quality outcomes by improving patient safety and reducing surgical delays. Demonstrated exceptional service and commitment to excellence, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and enhancing operational efficiency in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Sentara Rmh
01.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation through adherence to best practices in sterile processing operations.
- Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
- Achieved consistent quality outcomes, closely following manufacturer guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices.
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, consistently meeting or exceeding departmental performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced the risk of infection by strictly adhering to established guidelines for decontamination procedures.
- Provided exceptional service to healthcare providers by promptly responding to requests for additional instrumentation or supplies during surgery.
Education
Phlebotomy Certificate -
National College
Harrisonburg Va 06.2010
Skills
- Instrument decontamination
- Sterile storage
- Sterilization techniques
- Waste disposal
- Visual inspection
- Chemical handling
- Procedure development
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- Safety protocols
- Infection control
- Quality control
Certification
Crcst
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Sentara Rmh
01.2014 - Current
Phlebotomy Certificate -
National College
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