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Erekpitan Ojeiwe

Chicago,IL

Summary

Adept Sterile Processing Technician with a proven track record at Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital, enhancing sterilization protocols and reducing infection risks by meticulous maintenance and sterilization of surgical instruments. Skilled in steam sterilization and demonstrating exceptional organizational abilities, I increased compliance with infection control standards, ensuring safety and efficiency in surgical procedures.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician

Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
  • Increased compliance with infection control standards through regular inspection and maintenance of sterilizers.
  • Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
  • Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.

Elderly Caregiver Volunteer

Ultra Home Healthcare and Great Paragon Healthcare
09.2022 - 10.2023

Education

SPD Certification - Sterile Processing Technician

Allied Institute Of Professional Studies
4554 N Broadway Street, Chicago,IL 60640
10.2020

CNA Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistance

Great Paragon
2640 W Tuohy Ave
04.2018

Skills

  • Steam sterilization
  • Decontaminating surgical instruments
  • High-level disinfection
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Assembling case carts
  • Manual cleaning
  • Instrument decontamination
  • Recording biologicals
  • Equipment testing
  • Sterile storage
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Case cart assembly
  • Ultrasonic cleaning
  • Computerized tracking
  • Picking instruments
  • Low-temperature sterilization
  • Instrumentation knowledge
  • OSHA regulations compliance
  • Bloodborne pathogen awareness
  • Pulling case carts
  • Case tracking systems
  • Recording test results
  • Workstation organization
  • Tray preparation
  • Instrument inspection
  • Instrument storage
  • Delivering equipment
  • Assembly and packaging
  • Assembling packages

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician

Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Elderly Caregiver Volunteer

Ultra Home Healthcare and Great Paragon Healthcare
09.2022 - 10.2023

SPD Certification - Sterile Processing Technician

Allied Institute Of Professional Studies

CNA Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistance

Great Paragon

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