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Cortlan Robinson

Romeoville,IL

Summary

Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Traveling Sterile Processing Technician

Medical Solutions
11.2022 - Current
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
  • Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
  • Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
  • Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
  • Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.

Sterile Processing Technician

Methodist Hospital Southlake
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
  • Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
  • Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.

Plasma Processing Technician

CSL Plasma
08.2018 - 02.2021
  • Dumped, poured and loaded specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
  • Took samples every to compare quality with specifications.
  • Read temperature, flow and other meters and documented information.
  • Communicated processing instructions to other workers.
  • Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
  • Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
  • Performed environmental maintenance duties and assisted in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing areas, operating rooms and equipment storage.

Donor Support Technician

CSL Plasma
08.2018 - 02.2021
  • In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), responsible for collecting plasma samples and moving plasma units to freezer to ensure product quality
  • Ensures plasma units are properly stored according to SOPs, which could include unsuitable plasma units and samples
  • Ensures accuracy of unit labeling by verifying the pre-printed label matches the dynamic label
  • Utilizes sterile technique to draw samples and uses heat sealer to assure the sterility and quality of plasma unit samples per SOPs
  • May ensure samples and units are packed and shipped in accordance with SOPs and center procedures
  • Prepares shipping and unit disposal documentation
  • Monitors freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately informs appropriate personnel if equipment is not functioning properly
  • Records variances
  • Conducts daily calibration of equipment according to SOPs
  • Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs
  • Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable
  • Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed
  • Follows all Health
  • Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health
  • Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures
  • Promotes safety in all actions
  • Calibrating temperatures of freezers that store plasma bottles in
  • Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information
  • May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
  • Responsible for preparing the donor, donor area and equipment for the pheresis process
  • Prepares the auto pheresis machine for the pheresis process
  • Monitors the donor and the pheresis process, responds to specific alarms or signals that may occur during the process
  • Disconnects the donor when the process is complete
  • Maintains alertness and awareness to any reaction donor may have during or after the pheresis process and notifies appropriate staff
  • Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events
  • Uses PDA to link equipment and soft goods used in the pheresis process to the appropriate donor
  • Alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues
  • Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable
  • Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed
  • Follows all Health
  • Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health
  • Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures
  • Promotes safety in all actions
  • Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information
  • May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business
  • Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business
  • Perform job-related duties as assigned.

Support Services Data Entry Clerk

PCL, Alverno Laboratories
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Resolving/troubleshooting pending specimens
  • Completing add-on testing
  • Resolving any specimens rejections
  • Enter patient demographics and insurance
  • Verifying patient financial and personal information
  • Register patients for in-patient and outpatient services
  • Spinning specimens in centrifuge
  • Pouring off specimens from container using aliquot
  • Complete Flow cytometry, bone marrow biopsy, and bone marrow aspirates
  • Update existing patient data
  • Scanned surgery biopsies
  • Delivered specimens to gross room techs/molecular techs
  • Completed billing/coding

Assembler/Production

Ford Motor
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies -Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results -Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
  • Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources
  • Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and sub-assemblies -Positions parts and sub-assemblies by using templates or reading measurements
  • Put car dashboard onto carrier and send it off -Put the wiring inside the car dashboard -Drill bolts into car radio to hold in place on car dashboard -Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Package Handler

FEDEX Ground
03.2016 - 12.2016
  • Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
  • Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
  • Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment
  • Load and unload ship cargo, using winches or other hoisting devices.-
  • Maintains the workplace and warehouse in a neat, clean and orderly condition

Material Handler

Walgreens Distribution
07.2015 - 03.2016
  • Scans the material manually while stocking and notifies the supervisor immediately if any deficit is visible
  • Use forklift when necessary
  • Keeps the stock inventory updated
  • Assembles crates for loading, using hand tools if needed
  • Enters daily transactions in the related software
  • Maintains the workplace and warehouse in a neat, clean and orderly condition

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design

Indiana Northwest University
Gary, IN

High School Diploma -

Merrillville High School
Merrillville, IN
06.2014

Skills

  • Recording Biologicals
  • Assembling Case Carts
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
  • Prepare Surgical Trays
  • Equipment Maintenance Procedures
  • Infection Control
  • Sterilization Procedures
  • CRCST Certification
  • Equipment Testing
  • Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
  • Quality Control
  • Wrapping Procedures
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Data Entry
  • EPIC knowledgeable
  • OneSource knowledgeable
  • Censis-CensiTrac knowledgeable
  • Medical Terminology
  • Processing Instruments
  • Registered Central Service Technician Certification
  • Stock Crash Carts

Certification

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)

Timeline

Traveling Sterile Processing Technician

Medical Solutions
11.2022 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician

Methodist Hospital Southlake
02.2021 - 10.2022

Plasma Processing Technician

CSL Plasma
08.2018 - 02.2021

Donor Support Technician

CSL Plasma
08.2018 - 02.2021

Support Services Data Entry Clerk

PCL, Alverno Laboratories
06.2017 - 05.2018

Assembler/Production

Ford Motor
01.2017 - 06.2017

Package Handler

FEDEX Ground
03.2016 - 12.2016

Material Handler

Walgreens Distribution
07.2015 - 03.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design

Indiana Northwest University

High School Diploma -

Merrillville High School

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