Charles Mitchell
OU Health- University of Oklahoma Medical
Littlerock,WA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with expertise in sterilization techniques and quality control. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and supporting surgical teams with precise instrument preparation.
Work History
Traveling Sterile Tech
1 Year- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Assisted in preparation and packaging of surgical instruments for various procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies, ensuring availability for clinical staff.
- Performed routine cleaning and maintenance of sterilization areas to uphold sanitation protocols.
Traveling Sterile Tech
1 Year 1 Month- Contributed to team efforts by adapting quickly to changing priorities in fast-paced environment.
- Supported training initiatives for new staff on sterilization processes and best practices.
- Monitored sterilization cycles and documented results to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to understand specific sterilization needs for patient care.
Traveling Sterile Tech
2 Months- Contributed to patient safety by diligently inspecting sterile instruments for damage or contamination before use.
- Minimized delays in surgical procedures by efficiently handling urgent requests for specific sterile tools or supplies.
- Reprocessed reusable medical devices according to manufacturer recommendations, prolonging their lifespan while maintaining sterility standards.
- Provided support during surgery preparations, ensuring timely availability of sterile equipment when needed.
Traveling Sterile Tech
8 Months- Demonstrated strong communication skills when coordinating with nursing and surgical staff, ensuring accurate understanding of their sterilization needs and priorities.
- Played a key role in reducing cross-contamination incidents through careful separation of clean and dirty instruments during processing stages.
- Reduced risk of infection by properly disposing of contaminated materials and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
- Improved operating room efficiency by effectively managing the inventory and restocking of sterile supplies.
Sterile Processing Technician
2 Years 11 Months- Supervised sterilization processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained new staff on sterile processing protocols and equipment usage.
- Streamlined instrument tracking system to enhance accountability and reduce errors.
- Conducted regular audits of sterilization equipment for optimal performance and reliability.
Sterile Processing Technician
2 Years 3 Months- Collaborated with surgical teams to anticipate instrument needs for procedures, minimizing delays.
- Implemented best practices in decontamination and packaging processes, improving efficiency.
- Developed training materials to reinforce sterile processing techniques among staff members.
- Led initiatives to refine inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary surgical instruments.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Sterilization techniques
Quality control monitoring
Decontamination procedures
Medical terminology
Certification
(CER) Certified endoscopy reprocessor
Timeline
Traveling Sterile Tech
OU Health- University of Oklahoma Medical
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Traveling Sterile Tech
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
11.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Traveling Sterile Tech
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas
08.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Traveling Sterile Tech
Focus Staff Services
11.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Sterile Processing Technician
Baptist Health
12.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Sterile Processing Technician
UAMS
08.2016 - 11.2018Read More
Philander Smith College
High School Diploma
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