Charlestina Hyde
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
At UC Hospital, I excelled as a Sterile Processing Technician, mastering decontamination and sterilization techniques while ensuring compliance with OSHA, FDA, and AAMI guidelines. My expertise in computerized tracking and collaborative efforts significantly enhanced medical staff efficiency. Known for meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving, I played a key role in maintaining optimal inventory levels and equipment readiness, contributing to the hospital's commitment to patient care and safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Gastro Health
Cincinnati, OH
10.2024 - Current
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
Sterile Processing Technician
UC Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Cleaned , Leak Tested, Channel Checked, and Processed Endoscopes
- 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.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Developed and maintained medical equipment databases.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
Education
STNA
Nurturing Minds
Cincinnati, OH06.2022
Princeton High School
Cincinnati, OH05.2001
Skills
- Managing Materials
- Computerized Tracking
- Recording Biologicals
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Processing Endoscopes
- Assembling Case Carts
- Training Initiatives
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Tool Sterilizing
- Daily Workflows
- Reading Comprehension
- Sterility Procedures
- Neurological Surgery
- Instrument Storage
- Quality Control
- Plastic Surgery
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Equipment Disinfection
- Picking Instruments
- Completing Diagnostic Tests
- Surgical Kit Assembly
- Equipment Testing
- Supply Management
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Equipment Monitoring
- Supply Replenishment
- Processing Instruments
- Schedule Monitoring
- Inventory Rotation
- Sterilizer Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Instrument Inspection
- Assembling Packages
- Delivering Equipment
- Infection Control
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Prepare Surgical Trays
- Sterile Processing and Distribution Certification
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Direct Care Staff Support
- Purging and Flushing
- Registered Central Service Technician Certification
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Equipment Maintenance Procedures
- Active Listening
- Irrigation Management
- Total Joint Replacements
- Wrapping Procedures
- Project Requirements
Certification
HSPA Certified Sterile Processor
November 2023
Basic Life Support Certification
January 2024
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Gastro Health
10.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
UC Hospital
09.2022 - Current
STNA
Nurturing Minds
Princeton High School