Dusanka Stefanovic
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over Number years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature. Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude. 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. Responsible candidate eager to provide safe and efficient patient care. Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, safety protocols and equipment care. Knowledgeable in inventory control and recordkeeping. Reliable and dedicated to providing superior customer service. Meticulous technician with extensive experience in routine laboratory tasks. Skilled in sterilizing, testing and monitoring medical equipment with strong understanding of infection control practices. Responsible and committed to providing safe and reliable medical equipment to healthcare professionals. Efficient Job Title with proven expertise in medical equipment and technology. Skilled in assembling, testing and inspecting medical equipment. Strong knowledge of inventory management and regulatory compliance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Endeavor Health
03.2023 - Current
Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, actively seeking ways to enhance efficiency within the department.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, coordinating with clinical staff on equipment needs and availability.
- Established constructive relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy -
Medical School ,Serbia
Kruševac,Serbia05.2003
Skills
- Steam Sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- High-Level Disinfection
- Sterilization procedures
- Manual Cleaning
- Assembling case carts
- Instrument Decontamination
- Recording biologicals
- Equipment testing
- Sterile Storage
- Instrument Sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Case cart assembly
- Supply Replenishment
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Computerized tracking
- Infection Control
- Picking instruments
- Quality Control
- Chemical Handling
- Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Operating Room Support
- Inventory Rotation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Ordering Supplies
- Completing diagnostic tests
- Diagnostic Testing
- Problem-Solving
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Sterilizer Testing
- Infection control protocols
- Documentation And Reporting
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Equipment Disinfection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Preparation
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Supply Restocking
- Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
- Flexible Schedule
- Sterile Processing Technician
Languages
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Endeavor Health
03.2023 - Current
Doctor Of Pharmacy -
Medical School ,Serbia