Derartu Gemeda
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
North Shore Hospital
11.2021 - 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.
- 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.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- 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.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with development and coordination of medical equipment inventories.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Developed and maintained medical equipment databases.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
Education
Hirna Secondary Schools
Hirna, Harerge, Ethiopia07.2016
Skills
- Wrapping Procedures
- Managing Materials
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Tool Sterilizing
- Total Joint Replacements
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Assembling Case Carts
- Sterility Procedures
- Computerized Tracking
- Ordering Supplies
- Training Initiatives
- Irrigation Management
- Neurological Surgery
- Active Listening
- Recording Biologicals
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Reading Comprehension
- Daily Workflows
- Equipment Maintenance Procedures
- Equipment Testing
- Processing Instruments
- Picking Instruments
- Instrument Storage
- Equipment Monitoring
- Delivering Equipment
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Project Requirements
- Assembling Packages
- Sterilizer Operation
- Inventory Rotation
- Infection Control
- Supply Management
- Traction Setup
- Expiry Date Verification
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
North Shore Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Hirna Secondary Schools