Chelsea Kirmeyer
Washington,PA
Summary
Experienced Central Sterile Processing Technician with 5+ years in instrument sterilization, infection control, and computerized tracking. Known for accurate documentation, safe handling of supplies, and dependable support for efficient surgical workflows.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Sly Fox Brewery
South Side, Pittsburgh, PA
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Served craft beer and mixed drinks in Sly Fox Brewery taproom.
- Verified customer IDs to ensure responsible alcohol service and enhance guest experience.
- Recommended brewery beers tailored to guest preferences, enhancing satisfaction and engagement.
- Used POS system to process orders, tabs, and cash payments.
- Restocked liquor, beer, garnishes, and bar supplies to ensure readiness for service and improve operational flow.
- Maintained draft lines and beverage stations for steady taproom service.
Central Sterile Processing Technician II
St. Clair Health
Mount Lebanon, PA
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to ensure compliance with St. Clair Health sterile processing procedures.
- Inspected instrument sets for cleanliness, damage, and missing pieces before sterilization.
- Operated sterilizers and washers to uphold hospital infection control standards.
- Logged sterilization cycles and instrument tracking records with careful accuracy.
- Documented sterilization processes accurately to support traceability and quality assurance.
- Transported clean and contaminated supplies between decontamination, sterilization, and operating rooms.
- Assembled case carts for operating room procedures using approved tray lists.
- Followed established safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
Central Sterile Processing Technician, Senior
UPMC Presbyterian
Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Decontaminated surgical instruments following UPMC Presbyterian sterile processing protocols.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution quality to ensure effective decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Assembled instrument trays for operating room procedures.
- Sorted instruments and trays to ensure compatibility for surgical procedures.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Examined equipment for leaks, wear, or disrepair to maintain operational integrity and safety standards.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment efficiently to support timely surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PASkills
- Instrument sterilization
- Infection control
- Instrument decontamination procedures
- Instrument storage
- Material management
- Diagnostic test completion
- Computerized tracking
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
Timeline
Bartender
Sly Fox Brewery
07.2025 - 03.2026
Central Sterile Processing Technician II
St. Clair Health
09.2023 - 07.2025
Central Sterile Processing Technician, Senior
UPMC Presbyterian
09.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Geology
California University of Pennsylvania