Edgar L Falcon
Bradenton
Summary
Motivated Sterile Processing Technician who is very motivated and a team player looking to grow and develop with the company. I want to show that I have the desire to execute my vision and succeed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
HCA Blake Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Implemented inventory control measures that streamlined supplies management, reducing waste and lowering costs.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings with other hospital departments to improve communication and collaboration in patient care efforts.
- Conducted periodic risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern within the department''s operations, leading to proactive problem-solving measures.
- Reduced equipment downtime with diligent maintenance, repair coordination, and timely replacement recommendations.
- Established a strong team atmosphere by fostering collaboration and open communication between staff members, leading to better problem-solving and decision-making processes.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by optimizing staff scheduling and task allocation.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication channels between team members for sharing ideas and addressing concerns.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality materials for the department.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician II
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
01.2023 - Current
- Assemble Trays correctly using SPM
- Decontaminate all trays, scopes, Robotics using the proper steps and technique
- Process Clinics
- Do High Level Disinfection (HLD) on certain handwash probes
- Using steam and sterrad reading biological
- Returning trays to case room and stocking them.
- Quality Assurance all work especially sterilization records , sterilization gun to make sure date and load is correct.
- Ran Bowie Dicks , Tosi Tests, Ultrasonic tests , and cart washer test.
Sterile Processing Tech
Wakemed
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Disinfect , examine , and assembled trays for cases.
- Examined and prepared priority trays
- Learned Celerity Pro Max V2 for Sterrad
- Learned sterilizer to process trays for sterilization
- Cleaned Tee Probes and Anesthesia Blades
- Picked Cases for emergency cases and next day cases
- Ran the Tosi tests for washers, tests for ultrasonics and Performed Bowie Dick tests and Sterrad tests
- Learned how to work in decontamination using the mechanical washers and handwashing cameras and batteries.
Environmental Services
Wakemed
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Terminally cleaned the operating rooms with the antimicrobial cleaner Oxycide
- Burned the rooms with the ultraviolet lights after it was terminally cleaned
Operations Manager
Duke University Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared the schedule for the first shift
- Input associates time into API
- Rounded areas to ensure tasks were being completed
- Developed relationships with Unit leads to ensure a team partnership
- Manage overtime need
- Got supplies for the shift
- Prepare the duty lists for the associates
- Encourage associates to perform tasks at their best ability
- Followed up to ensure that tasks were completed correctly to whomever needed it completed.
Unit Assistant(PCT) Equipment
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Answer Emails from vendors about broken equipment
- Order new equipment for the operating rooms
- Prepared an inventory of all operating room equipment
- Took photos of all proper operating room set ups
- Basic repair of panels and surgical lights inside the operating rooms
- Responsible for a team when projects needed to be completed on certain shifts
- Met with vendors to bring innovative equipment to the operating rooms
Unit Assistant (PCT)
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Transported patients into the operating rooms
- Assisted with positioning and prepping the patient for surgery
- Disposed of garbage & medical waste
- Terminally cleaned operating rooms with microbial cleaner in between cases
- Use proper PPE equipment
- Prepared rooms with proper equipment set up for next day cases
- Maintained OR equipment
Environmental Services
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2010 - 01.2012
- In charge of terminally cleaning operating rooms
- Disposed of garbage & medical waste
- Scrubbed and buffed operating rooms and offices
- Completed project work including cleaning baseboards , corners and edges and, dusting all medical equipment
Glenwood Management
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Divided and arranged the trash
- Upkept the building with daily cleaning ( mopping ,vacuuming , storing supply orders)
- Completed requests for tenants
- Covered for colleagues on vacation
- Seasonal
Education
High School - Law Program
Adlai E Stevenson H.S
Bronx, New York01.2005
Skills
- Sterile Processing Tech
- Operations Manager
- Unit Assistant
- Porter Experience
- Environmental Services Experience
- Highly Motivated
- Focused on completing tasks
- Has the desire to succeed
- Maintains a positive attitude
- Motivator
- Team leadership
Certification
- CRCST(2022) – New York , New York
- Certified Sterile Processor
- Basic Life Support (2020)
- City Tech (2019)
- Basic Supers Course – Brooklyn , New York
- Basic Electrical
- Basic Plumbing
- Plastering/ Drywall
- Pest Control
- Tiling
CRCST
I am Certified in my field and i continue wanting to grow and learn more in it.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
HCA Blake Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician II
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
01.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Tech
Wakemed
01.2022 - 08.2022
Environmental Services
Wakemed
01.2021 - 01.2022
Operations Manager
Duke University Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Unit Assistant(PCT) Equipment
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2017 - 01.2020
Unit Assistant (PCT)
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2012 - 01.2017
Environmental Services
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2010 - 01.2012
Glenwood Management
01.2008 - 01.2009
High School - Law Program
Adlai E Stevenson H.S
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