Cindy Ptak

• Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.
• Reduced the risk of infection by strictly adhering to established guidelines for decontamination procedures.
• Enhanced department efficiency with thorough inspection and functionality testing of surgical instruments.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
• Provided exceptional service to healthcare providers by promptly responding to requests for additional instrumentation or supplies during surgery.
• Assured instrument availability by managing inventory and promptly restocking supplies as needed.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
• Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.

• Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.

Received on-the-job training in theprocess of sterilizers, cleaning of instruments, wrapping,peel packs, and knowledge of many different surgical instruments.