Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinical Rotation - Responsibilities
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Gervonni Kemp

New York

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Central Sterile Processing Technician with expertise in decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing medical instruments and equipment. Adept at following strict infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations, including AAMI and OSHA guidelines. Skilled in operating sterilization equipment such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and ethylene oxide sterilizers while maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring timely distribution of sterile supplies. Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, medical terminology, and aseptic techniques. Committed to supporting patient safety by ensuring all medical tools are properly sterilized and readily available for surgical and clinical procedures. Works effectively in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Leader of Major Case/ Latent Print Technician

New York City Police Department
02.2016 - 09.2024
  • Assigns codes; captures images; marks, prioritizes, and enters latent prints into Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
  • Compares prints utilizing devices such as magnifying glasses, computer, and photographic equipment
  • Establishes, verifies, or excludes identifications by examining the ridge detail present in the latent print(s) and compares identifications to the ridge detail present in the known print
  • Identifies relevant facts in a situation, arrives at one or more viable solutions and recommends a course of action in a timely manner
  • Testifies as an expert witness in court regarding all aspects of latent print methodology and identification; prepares court exhibits; maintains chain-of-custody for latent and known prints
  • When called upon, obtains major case prints of individuals, including suspects and deceased bodies, for comparison of latent prints from crime scene and transfers the ridge detail to standard fingerprint cards
  • Writes reports to illustrate conclusions reached in comparison process

Central Sterile Processing Technician

  • Responsible for disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing, assembling, sterilizing and dispensing surgical and procedural instrumentation and trays for the Operating room and ancillary departments
  • Preparing procedural case carts per facility requirements
  • Operates automated washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and sterilizers as per manufacturer's instructions for use
  • Examine and test instruments for functionality, accuracy and neatness

Education

Diploma - Sterile Processing Technician

Swedish Institute, College of Health Science
New York, NY
07.2024

Associate Degree of Arts - General Studies

Touro University
02.2024

Skills

  • Sterilization techniques
  • Instrument inspection
  • Automated processing
  • Inventory management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Time management

Certification

  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
  • Technical Leader of Major Case/ Latent Print Technician, 02/01/16 - 09/01/24, New York City Police Department
  • Associate Fingerprint Technician IV, 02/01/16 - 09/01/24, NYPD Latent Print Section

Clinical Rotation - Responsibilities

  • Responsible for disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing, assembling, sterilizing and dispensing surgical and procedural instrumentation and trays for the Operating room and ancillary departments.
  • Preparing procedural case carts per facility requirements.
  • Operates automated washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and sterilizers as per manufacturer's instructions for use.
  • Examine and test instruments for functionality, accuracy and neatness.

Timeline

Technical Leader of Major Case/ Latent Print Technician

New York City Police Department
02.2016 - 09.2024

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Diploma - Sterile Processing Technician

Swedish Institute, College of Health Science

Associate Degree of Arts - General Studies

Touro University
Gervonni Kemp