Debra Pechart
Scottsdale,AZ
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
HonorHealth
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments such as nursing units to ensure necessary supplies are available when needed.
- Performed daily decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation for surgical procedures.
- Trained new hires on proper handling techniques of instruments and equipment used in sterile processing areas.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
HonorHealth
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2018 - Current
- Followed appropriate policies and procedures related to infection control practices.
- Maintained sterilization equipment, ensuring proper functioning and safety.
- Inspected instruments to ensure they were free of debris prior to being placed in the autoclave chamber.
- Provided training to other staff members on proper use of sterilization techniques and equipment operation.
- Verified the sterility of products after each cycle was completed using biological indicators or chemical indicators.
- Recorded sterilization cycle parameters for each load in the log book.
- Stocked supplies such as instrument trays, wrapping materials, surgical gowns, and drapes in preparation for surgery.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
Customer Service Representative
Arizona Republic
Phoenix, AZ
07.2012 - 09.2017
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
- Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
- Identified opportunities for upselling additional products or services based on customer needs.
Medical Research Assistant
Celerion
Tempe, AZ
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinated with medical and research staff to facilitate clinical studies and trials.
- Conducted reviews of safety data from clinical studies.
- Assessed patient eligibility for participation in clinical studies.
- Assisted with clinical studies by conducting literature reviews and collecting data.
- Interacted with clinical staff to ensure accurate collection and reporting of data related to clinical studies.
Education
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Pima Medical Institute
Phoenix12-2017
Certification - Medical Assisting
Western Career College
Folsom, CA05-1995
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
American River College
Sacramento, CA01-1990
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterilization Expertise
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Sterilization procedures
Certification
- HSPA Certified
Timeline
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
HonorHealth
10.2021 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
HonorHealth
01.2018 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Arizona Republic
07.2012 - 09.2017
Medical Research Assistant
Celerion
01.2011 - 01.2012
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Pima Medical Institute
Certification - Medical Assisting
Western Career College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
American River College
- HSPA Certified