Cecilia A. Amankwah
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 10 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Bronxcare Hospital Center
01.2014 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
Sterile Processing Technician Temp
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained clean and organized work station to prevent cross contamination which may lead to HIA processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before assembly and sterilization.
Sterile Technician
Stamford Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Sterile Technician
Bellevue Hospital Center
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Preparation of surgical instruments for different procedures: Orthopedics, Neuro, Spine, OBGYN, ENT, Plastic
Sterile Prep Technician
St. Johns Riverside Hospital
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Education
Diploma - Teacher Education
St. Louis Training College
Kumasi Ghana08.2008
High School Diploma -
Armed Forces Senior High School
Kumasi Ghana08.2002
Skills
- Recording Biologicals
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Sterility Procedures
- Training Initiatives
- Computerized Tracking using SPM, ABACUS, CSIQ, ALEXGOLD Systems
- Highly Proficient with Casecart & Sterilization Systems
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician, Healthcare Sterile Processing Association - March, 2012 up to date
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician Temp
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2019
Sterile Technician
Stamford Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2017
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Bronxcare Hospital Center
01.2014 - Current
Sterile Technician
Bellevue Hospital Center
07.2013 - 01.2014
Sterile Prep Technician
St. Johns Riverside Hospital
05.2012 - 12.2012
Diploma - Teacher Education
St. Louis Training College
High School Diploma -
Armed Forces Senior High School
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