Chiquita Izzard
Tucker,GA
Summary
Certified Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience in decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments. Expert in infection control standards and regulations, ensuring high levels of patient safety and operational efficiency. Proven ability to maintain
precise records and facilitate streamlined surgical processes. Strong team player with skills in
training and supporting
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
09.2025 - Current
- Assembled up to 40 complex surgical instrument trays per 8-hour shift in accordance with departmental standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials and sterilization methods.
- Prepared specialty trays including orthopedic, open heart, gynecology, neurosurgery, laparoscopic, and transplant sets with strict adherence to count sheets and quality guidelines.
- Reprocessed and prepared surgical instruments and trays between cases in a timely manner, ensuring readiness for the next procedure and minimizing downtime
- Functioned as one of the leads in loaner trays management, collaborating with OR staff and vendors to maintain timely surgical case Readiness
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Served as a preceptor for 4 new hires, providing structured training and competency validation on sterile product handling, documentation and quality assurance processes
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Conducted training for staff to ensure adherence to proper decontamination protocols for instruments before sterilization
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Assembled up to 40 complex surgical instrument trays per 8-hour shift in accordance with departmental standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials and sterilization methods.
- Prepared specialty trays including orthopedic, open heart, gynecology, neurosurgery, laparoscopic, and transplant sets with strict adherence to count sheets and quality guidelines.
- Reprocessed and prepared surgical instruments and trays between cases in a timely manner, ensuring readiness for the next procedure and minimizing downtime
- Functioned as one of the leads in loaner trays management, collaborating with OR staff and vendors to maintain timely surgical case Readiness
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Atlanta , GA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated steam sterilizers, washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Managed processing of medical waste to uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
Travel Sterile Processing Tech
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta , GA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assemble over 40 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
Sterile Processing Technician
Northwest orthopedic surgery center
Marietta, GA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Prepared over 30 specialty surgical tray per shift, including hand, foot and ankle procedures.
- Track and distribute sterile supplies to operating room and department
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Assemble over 40 basic tray from open heart, transplant, ortho and laps 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 Travel Sterile Processing Tech
AMN Healthcare/Promedica Toledo
Toledo, OH
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Participated in weekly team meetings to review product development, provide feedback, and stay updated on process changes and departmental updates.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- 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
- Manager sterilization documentation for all loads, ensuring traceability, accuracy, and adherence to facility requirements.
- Managed high volume reprocessing of heavy surgical trays 80 or per day, optimizing workflow while upholding quality assurance.
- Efficiently reprocessed turnover cases, meeting strict time requirements while maintaining standards and instruments accuracy
Travel Sterile Processing Tech
AMN Healthcare/Emory Saint Joseph Hospital
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- 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
- Maintained high productivity by assembling 40 complex surgical trays per shift while ensuring strict compliance with quality and infection control standards
Certified Travel Sterile Processing Tech
AMN Healthcare/ Kaiser Folsom
Sacramento, CA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Insured the well being of surgery patients by maintaining high standard in quality of my work
- Collaborated closely with the Or staff to maintain direct communication to anticipate surgical needs
- Ensured readiness for surgical procedures by preparing case cart, verifying instrument completeness and maintaining sterile workflow standards
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Ensure proper decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilization of surgical instruments to support patient safety.
- Prepare and organize 25 surgical instrument trays per shift, ensuring proper care, packaging and readiness for sterilization
Education
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Roxborough High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2006
Skills
- Attention to detail and precision
- Effective team collaboration with OR and spd team
- Problem Solving under high pressure or fast paced conditions
- Preceptor and training newly hires
- Lead for loaner trays
- Time management
Certification
HSPA
BLS
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Travel Certified Sterile Prep 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 Prep Technician
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Travel Sterile Processing Tech
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
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Roxborough High School