Chiquita Izzard
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Attentive Sterile Processing Technician with 5 years of experience in healthcare. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. With an organized approach and good multitasking skills. Experienced in decontaminating, sterilizing and testing medical instruments. Friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Provided guidance to newly hired staff members regarding proper handling of sterile products and processes.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained records of instrument processing, including tracking and logging data into a computerized system.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Assisted hospital staff with patient care duties by providing patient transportation or setting up traction.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Followed infection control protocols while transporting soiled linen between departments.
- Assisted in training other personnel on proper techniques for decontaminating instruments prior to sterilization.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Responded promptly to requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures when additional sterile supplies were needed.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding sterility or safety concerns immediately to supervisor.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Atlanta , GA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Strictly adhered to safety guidelines while preparing hazardous chemicals used in the cleaning process.
Travel Sterile Processing Tech
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta , GA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Sterile Processing Technician
Northwest orthopedic surgery center
Marietta, GA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Aya Healthcare/ Piedmont
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for the decontamination process.
- Followed infection control protocols while transporting soiled linen between departments.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches, and properly labeled the pouches.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
Certified Travel Sterile Processing Tech0
AMN Healthcare/Promedica Toledo
Toledo, OH
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated autoclave machine to cleanse surgical tools using high-pressure steam sterilizers.
- Restocked shelves with completed kits and supplies after each shift.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to review product updates and changes in regulations.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs, and surgical sets.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
Certified Travel Sterile Processing Technician
The University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintain recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing, and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner
- Collaborate with perioperative nursing staff to provide sterile instruments set and equipment in timely manner.
- Assist in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service
Travel Sterile Processing Tech
AMN Healthcare/Emory Saint Joseph Hospital
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Clean, sterilize and assemble equipment, supplies and instruments in compliance with facility safety and sterilization procedures
Certified Travel Sterile Processing Tech
AMN Healthcare/ Kaiser Folsom
Sacramento, CA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Assemble basic instrument trays in accordance with established procedures
- Changed autoclave charts daily, dating and initialing each chart load
- Insured the well being of surgery patients by maintaining high standard in quality of my work
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Cleaned, Sterilized, Re-packaged and disposed of instruments to maintain a safe patient environment
- Assemble various trays from amputation kits, laps, open heart, ortho, plastic and Ent
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
Education
Sterile Processing Technology
Central Source
Philadelphia, PA12.2018
High School Diploma -
Roxborough High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2006
Skills
- Computerized Tracking
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Infection control
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Patient Care
- Steam Sterilizers
- Recording Test Results
- Infection Control
- HIPPA Compliance
- Bls
- Customer Service
- Strong attention to detail, vigilance and meticulous care on the job
- The ability to work well in a team or independently
- Sterilization techniques
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC Presbyterian
01.2025 - 05.2025
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Lancaster General Hospital
08.2024 - 01.2025
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Travel Sterile Processing Tech
Emory University Hospital Midtown
01.2024 - 05.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Northwest orthopedic surgery center
09.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Aya Healthcare/ Piedmont
05.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Travel Sterile Processing Tech0
AMN Healthcare/Promedica Toledo
10.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Travel Sterile Processing Technician
The University of Pennsylvania Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Sterile Processing Tech
AMN Healthcare/Emory Saint Joseph Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Travel Sterile Processing Tech
AMN Healthcare/ Kaiser Folsom
12.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Christiana Care Health System
06.2019 - 12.2021
Sterile Processing Technology
Central Source
High School Diploma -
Roxborough High School