Daisy Roe
Lexington,KY
Summary
Results-driven Sterile Processing Technician with a proven track record at CommonSpirit-Saint Joseph Hospital. Expert in steam sterilization and infection control, ensuring compliance with OSHA and FDA standards. Recognized for enhancing surgical instrument availability and optimizing workflows, while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to mitigate risks and advance patient safety.
Overview
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Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
CommonSpirit-Saint Joseph Hospital-Lexington
Lexington, KY
02.2017 - 2026
- Achieved compliance with safety and quality standards by effectively operating sterilization equipment.
- Delivered accurate documentation of instrument processing and sterilization cycles to support operational integrity.
- Enhanced inventory management for surgical instruments and supplies to ensure readiness.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline instrument availability for procedures.
- Executed the wrapping of trays and instrument packs for effective sterilization.
- Upholded OSHA, FDA, and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization to align with regulatory standards.
- Prepared instrument trays based on specific procedure requirements to support surgical teams.
- Mitigated infection risks through rigorous maintenance of a sterile processing environment.
- Advanced patient safety by certifying proper sterilization and packaging of medical instruments.
- Conducted assessments of instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
- Executed decontamination procedures for surgical instruments to remove contaminants before sterilization.
- Secured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and managing workload efficiently.
- Validated sterile package integrity prior to distribution to ensure safety.
- Ensured operational efficacy by conducting regular checks and maintenance on sterilization equipment.
- Maintained thorough documentation for sterilization processes to support compliance.
Education
GED -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KYSkills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Sterilization procedures
- Manual cleaning
- Assembling case carts
- Instrument decontamination
- Recording biologicals
- Sterile storage
- Equipment testing
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Supply replenishment
- Case cart assembly
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument sterilization
- Computerized tracking
- Infection control
- Picking instruments
- Quality control
- Chemical handling
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Operating room support
- Inventory rotation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Supply management
- Equipment monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Workflow optimization
- Instrumentation knowledge
- Technical documentation
- Sterilizer operation
- Processing instruments
- Compliance standards knowledge
- Recording test results
- Instrument inspection
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Workstation organization
- Tray preparation
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Aseptic environment maintenance
- Case tracking systems
- Aseptic technique
- Assembling packages
- Sterility assurance testing
- Delivering equipment
- Instrument storage
- Assembly and packaging
- Surgical kit assembly
- Problem-solving
- Instrument cleaning and sterilization
Certification
Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
CommonSpirit-Saint Joseph Hospital-Lexington
02.2017 - 2026
GED -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College