Elise Riley
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Versatile certified surgical technologist and certified sterile processing bringing over 20 year's experience. Highly proficient in various surgical Instruments with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques. Anticipating surgeon's needs and assisting with non-invasive and invasive procedures. Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 2
Kaiser Permanente
09.2020 - Current
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Externship Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Used retractors,sponges and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating field.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeon's preference cards.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Handed Instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environment.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician #2
Kaiser Permanente
04.2001 - 09.2020
- Demonstrated leadership by helping to train others.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies.
- Biological and diagnostic testing.
- As Designated re-processes endoscopes.
- Verified that sterilization parameters have been met before distribution of load.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services.
- Sterilized dental equipment in accordance with infection control policies.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning 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
Education
Certification - Basic Life Support
Global Medical Response
Kaiser South Sacramento 02.2023
Certification - Surgical Technologist
Altamont Healthcare
Stockton, CA04.2021
Certification - Sterile Processing Tech
Skyline College
Livermore California2008
Skills
- Surgical counts
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- Passing surgical Instruments
- Computerized tracking
- Processing instruments
- Diagnostic testing
- Decontamination procedures
- Assembling Case Carts
- Equipment Maintenance Procedures
- OSHA Guidelines
- Quality Control
- Instrument Inspection
Certification
- IAHCSMM / HSPA- CRCST Sterile Processing Technician #64949
- NCCT - Surgical technologist #1125056
- BLS - Basic life support
Timeline
Externship Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
05.2021 - 11.2022
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 2
Kaiser Permanente
09.2020 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician #2
Kaiser Permanente
04.2001 - 09.2020
Certification - Basic Life Support
Global Medical Response
Certification - Surgical Technologist
Altamont Healthcare
Certification - Sterile Processing Tech
Skyline College
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