Elizabeth Coombs

Certified Sterile Processing Technician II

Cleveland Clinic Hospital-Union

06.2020 - Current

Ensured compliance with sterilization protocols for surgical instruments and equipment.
Trained new staff on sterile processing procedures and best practices.
Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
Achieved consistent quality outcomes, closely following manufacturer guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices.
Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence, consistently meeting or exceeding departmental performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.
Reduced the risk of infection by strictly adhering to established guidelines for decontamination procedures.
Enhanced department efficiency with thorough inspection and functionality testing of surgical instruments.
Provided exceptional service to healthcare providers by promptly responding to requests for additional instrumentation or supplies during surgery.
Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
Recorded biologicals and test results.
Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets.
Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.