Emanuela Leabu
Plano,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 3 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Medical City Dallas Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- 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.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
04.2012 - 02.2022
- Conducted all photo shoots in calm and professional demeanor
- Photographed newborns, families, weddings, and baptisms
- Successful time management
- Logistics of planning and scouting for shoot locations
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments
- Collaborated successfully with variety of personalities and work styles.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Sterile Processing Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted with teaching of new hires and work as resource person for other staff as well as other units in hospital
- Monitored surgery schedule daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases
- Assisted with overseeing all department activities in absence of leadership to ensure flow of highest level of operations by identification of issues and timely problem-solving, including reporting to supervisor
- Worked with vendors to coordinate cleaning, processing, movement of loaner trays in/out of Sterile Processing Department, and preparation for surgical cases
- Decontaminated all used instruments and equipment according to departmental policy and manufactures recommendations while adhering to OSHA guidelines for employee safety
- Correctly peel/packed supplies/instruments, wrapped instruments for sterilization, inspected each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization
- Determined priority level of instrumentation and equipment for operating room according to surgery schedule and emergency needs
- Assembled and assigned surgical case carts for all operating room procedures in timely manner.
Sterile Processing Technician (externship)
Grady Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Cleaned instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures
- Inspected, assembled and tested general and specialty instrumentation for proper functioning
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets
- Documented and recorded biological and test results
- Maintained accurate sterilization records
- Documented and maintained inventory of supplies and materials
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
- Conformed and adhered to department policies concerning decontamination, sterile processing, infection control, and safety
- Promoted and demonstrated teamwork
- Provided and maintained safe physical environment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GAAssociate of Arts - International Relationships and European Studies
Lucian Blaga University
Romania, RomaniaAssociate of Science - Surgical Technology
Collin College
McKinney, TX05.2023
Certificate - Central Processing Technician
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA12.2019
High School Diploma -
Radu Negru High School
03.2003
Skills
- Case Cart Assembly
- Instrument Sterilization
- Computerized Tracking
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
Certification
- CRCST Certification
- CPR Certification
- Bilingual- Romanian, English
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Medical City Dallas Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2022
Sterile Processing Technician (externship)
Grady Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
04.2012 - 02.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Health Science
Georgia State University
Associate of Arts - International Relationships and European Studies
Lucian Blaga University
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Collin College
Certificate - Central Processing Technician
Gwinnett Technical College
High School Diploma -
Radu Negru High School
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