Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with over 4 years of experience, including 3 years in a lead role. Expertise in instrument handling, decontamination, preparation, and sterilization, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Holds CRCST, CER, and CIS certifications. Demonstrates effective leadership in fast-paced healthcare settings and collaborates efficiently with clinical teams.
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
2 Years 3 Months
MaineGeneral Medical Center | 05.2024 - 08.2026
Lead daily sterile processing operations and help ensure instruments and supplies are properly processed and available for surgical and clinical needs.
Perform and oversee sterile processing activities while maintaining strict attention to safety, quality, and established procedures.
Led sterile processing staff, ensuring efficient department workflow and high standards of operation.
Collaborated with healthcare and surgical teams to ensure timely availability of instruments for procedures.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail when handling, inspecting, assembling, and processing surgical instrumentation.
Help ensure department standards and procedures are consistently followed.
Applied extensive knowledge of sterile processing practices, enhancing team proficiency and compliance with industry standards.
Sterile Processing Technician
1 Year 1 Month
MaineGeneral Medical Center | 04.2023 - 05.2024
Processed surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring compliance with established sterile processing procedures to support patient safety.
Processed surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established sterile processing procedures.
Maintained organized workflow in fast-paced hospital environment, contributing to timely instrument availability for surgical procedures.
Collaborated with surgical and clinical staff to effectively address patient-care needs, enhancing overall surgical team efficiency.
Worked collaboratively with surgical and clinical staff to meet patient-care needs.
Housekeeping
10 Months
MaineGeneral Medical Center | 06.2022 - 04.2023
Ensured clean, sanitary, and safe hospital environments to support patient health and safety.
Executed hospital cleaning and infection-control procedures to uphold safety standards.
Worked efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in patient-care areas and other hospital facilities.
Exhibited reliability and professionalism as a key member of the healthcare support team.
Retail Associate
5 Years 3 Months
Walmart | 03.2017 - 06.2022
Stocked merchandise, ensuring organized and visually appealing sales floor.
Unloaded incoming trucks, managing merchandise and inventory to maintain stock levels.
Assisted customers with inquiries and product location, enhancing overall shopping experience.
Stocked merchandise and maintained organized, well-presented sales floor areas.
Unloaded incoming trucks and efficiently handled merchandise and inventory.
Sales Associate
10 Months
Christmas Tree Shops | 03.2016 - 01.2017
Assisted customers in product selection and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions and sales to effectively communicate benefits to customers.
Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions and cash handling.
Food Service Associate
11 Months
Tim Hortons | 09.2014 - 08.2015
Delivered friendly and efficient customer service, enhancing customer satisfaction in a fast-paced food-service environment.
Prepared food and beverages while following cleanliness and safety procedures.
Ensured clean and organized work areas, supporting overall food safety and operational efficiency.
Handled multiple responsibilities efficiently during busy periods.
Collaborated with coworkers to streamline service delivery, ensuring timely meal preparation during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma
Cony High School | Augusta, ME
Skills
Sterile instrumentation
Decontamination & Sterilization
Instrument setup
Sterile operations
Quality procedures
Infection prevention
Supply management
Team Leadership
Staff training
Healthcare Communication
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Fast-paced environments
Physical & Repetitive Work
Certification
CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician