Emmanuel Turkson
Newark,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with 2 years of experience in ensuring the cleanliness and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. Proficient in operating sterilization equipment, adhering to infection control protocols, and maintaining accurate inventory records. Strong team player with excellent communication and organizational skills, committed to providing a safe and efficient environment for quality patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Westchester Medical Center (Advanced Physicians Services)
09.2022 - Current
- Worked with a team to successfully sterilized and processed over 10,000 surgical instruments per month, maintaining a 99.8% accuracy rate and ensuring the safety of patients and staff in the operating room.
- 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.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks for all processed instruments, resulting in a 20% reduction in reported defects and contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
- Supported departmental goals by assisting in performance evaluations, providing input on areas needing improvement.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Education
Certified (CRCST) - Central Service Technician
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
08.2022
Skills
- Instrument Sterilization
- Case cart assembly
- Sterilization procedures
- Diagnostic Testing
- Computerized tracking
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Infection Control
- Chemical Handling
- Picking instruments
- Equipment monitoring
- Assembling case carts
- Sterilization techniques
- Manual Cleaning
- Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Sterile Storage
- Documentation And Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician, [ HSPA]
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Westchester Medical Center (Advanced Physicians Services)
09.2022 - Current
Certified (CRCST) - Central Service Technician
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
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