Daryll Kennedy
Apex,NC
Summary
Professional with experience ensuring safe and efficient sterilization of medical instruments and equipment. Skilled in decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and inventory management, with strong focus on maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Reliable team player known for adapting to changing needs and consistently delivering results. Known for attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Duke Lake Norman Hospital
Mooresville, NC
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Trained and mentored new staff on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Oversaw sterilization processes to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam, ethylene oxide, and hydrogen peroxide methods.
- Managed inventory of sterile supplies, ensuring availability for surgical procedures.
- Achieved consistent quality outcomes, closely following manufacturer guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices.
Sterile Processing Technician
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Elkin, NC
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Inspected and maintained surgical instruments for functionality and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to streamline instrument turnover processes.
- Trained new team members on sterile processing protocols and best practices.
- Monitored inventory levels of sterilization supplies, ensuring availability for surgical procedures.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, NC
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
Atrium Health Mercy Hospital
Charlotte, NC
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
Columbus, GA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Salem Hospital
Salem, MA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- New Control/Bowie Dick Test knowledge
- Case Picking
- Missing List Completion
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh, NC
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Radiology
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Case Cart Assembly
- Computerized Tracking
- PPE Compliance
- Inventory Management Software
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Documentation and Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Sterilizer Testing
- Quality Control Analysis
- Pulling Case Carts
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing
- Recording biologicals
Certification
- CBSPD Certified
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Duke Lake Norman Hospital
12.2025 - 03.2026
Sterile Processing Technician
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Duke Regional Hospital
11.2024 - 07.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
Atrium Health Mercy Hospital
11.2023 - 08.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
08.2023 - 11.2023
Lead Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Salem Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Duke Raleigh Hospital
06.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
UNC Rex Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Radiology
Wake Technical Community College