Foster Cole
Medford,OR
Summary
Attentive sterile processing technician with several years of experience in healthcare. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Medford Medical Center
Medford, OR
07.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Clara High School
Oxnard, CA06-1989
Skills
- Sterilization procedures
- Tray preparation
- Case cart assembly
- Instrument inspection
- Surgical kit assembly
- Assembling packages
- Assembling case carts
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pulling case carts
- Sterilizer operation
- Picking instruments
- Assembly and packaging
- Decontamination procedures
- Chemical Handling
- Managing materials
- Diagnostic Testing
- Inventory Rotation
- Completing diagnostic tests
- Ordering Supplies
Certification
HSPA certified (9/22-Present)
BLS (Basic Life Support) 11/2024-Present
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Medford Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Santa Clara High School
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