Christy Price
Beulaville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Technologist/Certified Sterile Processing Technician with 15+ years of experience in surgical environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, endoscope management, and team training. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring safety in all procedures.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist /Central Sterile Processing Technician
UNC Lenoir Health Care
Kinston, North Carolina
02.2018 - Current
- Trained new staff on sterilization techniques and equipment handling procedures to ensure compliance and safety.
- Sterilized instruments and scopes using Autoclave steam sterilization and Sterrad 100NX and NX machine.
- Experience with cleaning and sterilizing Mako and Davinci robotic instruments.
- Assisted with decontamination of medical instruments and equipment.
- Monitored and tracked instrumentation using Cenistrac to enhance sterile processing accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed inventory records and ordered medical instruments or supplies to prevent stockouts and support surgical procedures.
- Followed operating and safety procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes including EGD, Colonoscope, TEE, Speech, Bronchoscopes, and EBUS.
- Ran Endoscopes through Medivator using Rapicide.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
Surgical Technologist
Cummings Plastic Surgery
Kinston, North Carolina
03.2006 - 06.2016
- Coordinated administrative tasks to facilitate efficient daily operations.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for plastic surgery procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons during cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, ensuring optimal instrument availability and surgical support.
- Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement.
- Supported minor office procedures, including suture removal, incision checks, and biopsies, to improve patient care.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before each procedure.
Surgical Technologist
Lenior Memorial Hospital
Kinston, North Carolina
07.2000 - 02.2006
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies, facilitating smooth surgical operations.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies, ensuring readiness for surgical procedures.
- Maintained sterile environments, ensuring infection prevention in operating room.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at the end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside the patient.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC05-2000
High School Diploma -
East Duplin High School
Beulaville, NC06-1996
Skills
Endoscope expertise
Sterilization methods
Sterrad
Censitrac tracking
Surgical Instrumentation cleaning, inspection, and assembly
Preparation of robotic instruments
High level disinfection protocols
Medivator operation and maintenance
Scope buddy proficiency
Certification
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Timeline
Surgical Technologist /Central Sterile Processing Technician
UNC Lenoir Health Care
02.2018 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Cummings Plastic Surgery
03.2006 - 06.2016
Surgical Technologist
Lenior Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 02.2006
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Lenoir Community College
High School Diploma -
East Duplin High School