Christopher Bajar
143-16 Barclay Avenue
Summary
Focused Sterile Processing Technician skilled in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments to ensure readiness for procedures. Committed to maintaining a clean environment that enhances patient safety and supports surgical teams in achieving operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
Princeton
06.2024 - Current
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam and chemical processes to ensure safety.
- Inspected and packaged sterile supplies for operating room readiness.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning, supporting overall surgical safety.
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam and chemical processes to ensure safety.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas, minimizing risk of contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam and chemical processes to guarantee safety for surgical procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
Mainline Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers for cleanliness and proper functioning, ensuring readiness for surgical procedures.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Verified and maintained documents and records for sterilization, supporting compliance and traceability.
- Maintained clean, organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination, safeguarding instrument integrity.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Sterile Processing Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers for cleanliness and proper functioning, ensuring safety for surgical procedures.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Inspected sterile package integrity before distribution to guarantee compliance with sterilization standards.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Maintained clean, organized sterile processing areas to effectively prevent contamination risk for instruments and equipment.
Sterile Processing Technician
Englewood Health
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure optimal cleanliness and functionality.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to ensure removal of bacteria and contaminants before sterilization.
- Inspected sterile packages for integrity to guarantee safety prior to distribution.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
Sterile Processing Technician
Mainline Health
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed instruments and equipment for cleanliness and functionality, ensuring readiness for safe surgical use.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Maintained organized sterile processing areas, minimizing contamination risks for instruments and equipment.
- Recorded biological indicators and test results to verify sterilization efficacy and compliance with safety standards.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
New Jersey Surgical Center
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained clean, organized work environment to support efficient processing of medical equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Wrapped trays and instrument packs for surgical procedures.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to eliminate bacteria and contaminants prior to sterilization.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Cooper University Healthcare
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely delivery of properly sterilized and assembled instrument sets.
- Enhanced department efficiency by implementing effective sterilization processes for surgical instruments and equipment.
- Reduced the risk of infection in patients by maintaining a clean and organized central sterile processing area.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Selected and organized instruments and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Secured and prepared trays, instrument packs, and sets for sterilization.
- Assessed and maintained cleanliness and proper functioning of instruments, equipment, and containers to uphold safety standards.
- Supported successful surgeries by promptly addressing any issues or concerns related to instrument availability or condition.
Education
Completed coursework towards High School Diploma -
Calaca Academy
BatangasSkills
- SPM system utilization
- Packaging surgical instruments
- Monitoring sterilization indicators
- Autoclave operation
- Sterilization documentation
- Biological recording
- Autoclave operation
- Instrument reprocessing
- Case cart preparation
- Instrument decontamination
- Cleaning protocols
- Case cart assembly
Certification
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician HSPA
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
06.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
12.2023 - 06.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Mainline Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
03.2023 - 09.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Englewood Health
12.2022 - 03.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Mainline Health
02.2022 - 11.2022
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
New Jersey Surgical Center
06.2021 - 02.2022
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Cooper University Healthcare
01.2016 - 06.2021
Completed coursework towards High School Diploma -
Calaca Academy