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Dustin Blanchard

MIDWAY,AR

Summary

Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 5 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.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Followed proper Standard Precisions while in decontamination and sterilization areas. Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency of process. Decontaminated and sterilized instruments, medical supplies, and equipment.

Assembled trays for surgeries.

Wrapped and sterilized trays of instruments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Central Sterile Technician

Baxter Health
10.2018 - Current
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.

Food Service Worker

Baxter Health
Mountain Home, AR
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients to enhance service.
  • Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and specific diet before serving meals to patients.
  • Would successfully serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to over 90+ patients daily.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR

GED -

Mountain Home High School
Mountain Home, AR
04.2004

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Amazing ability to perform individually with little supervision
  • Quick learning
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and work under extreme work pressure, heavy work load and deadlines
  • High attention to detail and quality
  • Great social and crucial thinking skills
  • Tolerant and flexible to different situations
  • Teamwork
  • Build friendly relations and easily communicate with teammates, co-workers, and patients

Accomplishments

Received a "heroes with halos" award for my fast response to a patient having a stroke.

Timeline

Central Sterile Technician

Baxter Health
10.2018 - Current

Food Service Worker

Baxter Health
10.2017 - 11.2018

Some College (No Degree) -

Arkansas State University Mountain Home

GED -

Mountain Home High School

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