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Ellisha Jackson

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Sterile Processing Technician. I'm an organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities, with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proven ability to manage inventory and ensure compliance with infection control standards. Exceptional customer service skills and adept at utilizing tracking systems like T-doc and Abacus to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high-quality patient care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)

United States Army National Guard
11.2022 - Current
  • Ordered and distribute items needed for platoon to keep working environment running efficiently.
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Created and maintained records, which included stock lists, inventory and material counts.
  • Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
  • Unloaded incoming supplies, equipment and materials and stored items proper areas of warehouse.
  • Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations.
  • Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
  • Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
  • Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
  • Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
  • Established operations procedures and complied with military policies.

Sterile Processing Technician

Medely
Santa Monica
09.2022 - Current

40hrs Monday - Friday

  • Preparing medical equipment and instruments for decontamination.
  • Operating equipment to clean, disinfect, and decontaminate surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment.
  • Inspecting instruments and equipment for signs of damage, and wear and tear.
  • Unpacking, checking, and stocking new equipment, instruments, and devices.
  • Delivering equipment and supplies to all areas of the facility.
  • Responding to emergency supply requests during surgical procedures.
  • Maintaining accurate records of when items undergo sterilization.

Sterile Processing Technician

Jefferson Surgery Center Cherry Hill (Contract)
02.2021 - 08.2022

40hrs Monday - Friday

  • Disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing, assembling, sterilizing and dispensing surgical instrumentation\trays for the OR, Delivery Room, nursing units, and all other ancillary departments, according to prescribed procedures and aseptic technique.
  • Assisting in the process of providing customer departments with appropriate sterile supply inventory.
  • Maintaining communication with customer departments regarding requests and delivery of sterile supplies.
  • Modifications are made at any time based on operational and patient needs.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.

Sterile Processing Technician

Temple University Hospital (Contract)
05.2022 - 07.2022

40hrs+ Monday -Friday

  • Maintains and assumes responsibility for the cleaning, decontamination and distribution of durable medical equipment and sterile trays/packs.
  • Practices safe techniques and displays working knowledge in operation of all processing equipment including washer/sterilizers, ultrasonic and steam sterilizer, aerators and heat sealers.
  • Consistently adheres to decontamination infection control standards appropriate for attire, including appropriate personal protective gear (i.e.; scrubs, goggles, mask, gown, hats, shoe covers, apron over gown).
  • Cleans and inspects all surgical instruments according to the standard.
  • Prepares all surgical trays according to tray list and policy.
  • Demonstrates proper use of surgical containers.
  • Prepares for steam sterilization and V Pro.
  • Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.

Sterile Processing Technician

Brinton Lake Surgery Center (Contract)
06.2021 - 11.2021

40hrs Monday - Friday

  • Performs duties in support of the Hospital mission to ensure the highest quality of patient care in an economically sound and efficient manner.
  • Remove gross soil manually and operate instrument washers, rinses, and dryers, in accordance with protocols and procedures.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Inspects and lubricates instruments.
  • Uses personal protective equipment when appropriate.
  • Process sterile supplies for Operating. Room, Surgicenter and patient care department.
  • Wraps instruments and trays in accordance with procedures appropriate to the wrapping material.
  • Operates steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers and aeration equipment.
  • Implements sterilization monitoring techniques.
  • Processes and sterilizes all instrument trays, including specialty trays.
  • Ensures receipt of proper requisition forms prior to issuance of processed sterile instrument items to nursing and other departments.
  • Takes inventory and requisitions departmental supplies on a weekly basis, or as necessary.
  • Assembles surgical case carts for operating room.
  • Confers with nursing personnel concerning requests for supplies.

Sterile Processing Technician

Muve Health Surgery Center
11.2020 - 06.2021

40hrs Monday - Friday

  • Cleans each item according to manufacturers' instruction.
  • Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
  • Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure.
  • Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
  • Checks indicators for proper functioning.
  • Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedures.
  • Maintains availability of supplies for continuity or recording throughout sterilization process.
  • Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
  • Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the facility.
  • Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
  • Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
  • Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.
  • Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.

Sterile Processing Technician

PAOLI Hospital
11.2018 - 07.2020

40hrs+ Monday - Friday

  • Has knowledge of aseptic technique.
  • Removes, tags, and logs damaged instruments.
  • Sends any non-functioning equipment and/or damaged electrical plugs to Biomedical engineering.
  • Disassembles, cleans, and inspects instrument sets and trays: - Pre-treats with hospital approved detergent/germicide.
  • Maintains control logs in accordance with infection control/AAMI standards.
  • Complies with departmental policies, abides by sanitation, safety, housekeeping and infection control.
  • Observes and reports any unusual conditions.
  • Provides effective and immediate response to customer requests.
  • Performs Bowie Dick and/or biological tests on steam autoclaves/flash autoclaves and ETO sterilizer.
  • Runs the daily OR schedules to anticipate needs and completion of case carts for supplies and instruments.
  • Communicates any missing picklist items that are not available for 100% case cart completion to the charge person/supervisor for proper follow up.
  • Processes all issues and credits from requisitions/requests from other departments timely and effectively for proper inventory management of supplies.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.

Sterile Processing Technician

Mercy Fitzgerald
01.2018 - 06.2019

40hrs Monday - Friday

  • Communicating with co-workers and charge nurse/department manager to contribute to a harmonious work environment.
  • Conforms and adheres to department policies concerning decontamination, sterile processing, infection control and safety.
  • Employee disassembles, cleans, inspects, prepares, assembles, sterilizes and dispense surgical and procedure instrumentation and trays for the Operating Room, nursing unit and all other ancillary departments.
  • Identifies wraps and label items properly for steam, sterrad, and gas sterilization.
  • Operates the instrument washers, ultrasonic equipment, and sterilizers in the Sterile Processing Department.
  • Pulls case carts for surgical procedures and completes missing item slips for carts that are incomplete.
  • Responsible for unpacking and stocking supplies on the shelves and storage area.
  • Maintains communication with customer departments regarding request and delivery of sterile supplies.
  • Care and handling of the turnover Code carts.
  • Performs other duties as directed.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.

Customer Service Representative

Mercy Home Health
02.2017 - 01.2018

40hrs Monday - Friday

  • Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and values in behaviors, practices and decisions.
  • Maintained confidential patient, employee and company information in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Gathered information, assessed and fulfilled callers' needs and educated on important policies and procedures.
  • Updated account information to maintain patients records.
  • Transfers calls to the appropriate parties to further meet caller’s needs which includes announcing all calls prior to transferring.
  • Determines the availability of the receiving party (the party to whom the call is being transferred)
  • Identifies the appropriate course of action if the receiving party is unavailable to answer the call (e.g offer caller to be transferred to voicemail service or take verbal message).
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
  • Other duties as needed and assigned by manager.


Customer Service Representative

Member Solutions Inc
05.2013 - 02.2017

40hrs Monday - Friday

  • Answering heavy inbound calls promptly and courteously utilizing company procedure.
  • Provided standard information regarding service charges, billing, cancellations and contracts.
  • Ensured customer concerns were understood and clearly explain resolution.
  • Process payments as necessary.
  • Logged and recorded all information onto customer account in computer.
  • Resolved customers account issues and adjust accounts, as necessary with approval from management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Receptionist

Proclaim Enterprise Sales & Computers
06.2009 - 05.2013

48hrs Monday- Saturday

  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Scheduled diagnostic consultations and/or repairs.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels..
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.

Education

Diploma - Logistics

Army Quartermaster Center And School
Fort Lee, VA
06.2023

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PA
12.2021

Certificate -

Mantua Institute For Sterile Processing
Philadelphia, PA
09.2018

Skills

  • Military
  • Inventory
  • Heavy lifting
  • Customer service
  • Sterile Processing Technician
  • Work well under pressure
  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Tracking systems T-doc, Abacus, SPM
  • Inventory records

Certification

  • Automated Logistical Specialist
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician
  • Basic Life Support (CPR & AED)

Timeline

Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)

United States Army National Guard
11.2022 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician

Medely
09.2022 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician

Temple University Hospital (Contract)
05.2022 - 07.2022

Sterile Processing Technician

Brinton Lake Surgery Center (Contract)
06.2021 - 11.2021

Sterile Processing Technician

Jefferson Surgery Center Cherry Hill (Contract)
02.2021 - 08.2022

Sterile Processing Technician

Muve Health Surgery Center
11.2020 - 06.2021

Sterile Processing Technician

PAOLI Hospital
11.2018 - 07.2020

Sterile Processing Technician

Mercy Fitzgerald
01.2018 - 06.2019

Customer Service Representative

Mercy Home Health
02.2017 - 01.2018

Customer Service Representative

Member Solutions Inc
05.2013 - 02.2017

Receptionist

Proclaim Enterprise Sales & Computers
06.2009 - 05.2013

Diploma - Logistics

Army Quartermaster Center And School

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster High School

Certificate -

Mantua Institute For Sterile Processing