Helen Staley
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Experienced SPD Technician with 30+ years in instrument decontamination, tray assembly, and sterilization. Known for attention to detail, infection control, and reliable teamwork in fast-paced surgical settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
SPD Tech
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, Florida
04.2023 - 07.2026
- Inspected surgical trays for damage, cleanliness, and proper assembly before sterilization.
SPD Technician
North County Surgery Center
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Inspected instruments for damage, cleanliness, and proper function before sterilization.
SPD Technician
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, Florida
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Assembled instrument trays based on surgeon preference cards and sterile processing standards.
Surgical Tech OB
St. Lucie Medical Center
Port St. Lucie, FL
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Prepared operating rooms with sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment at St. Lucie Medical Center.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating surgical needs.
SPD Technician
Longwood Medical Center
Fort Pierce, FL
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Decontaminated surgical instruments for North County Surgery Center operating rooms.
SPD Technician
Palm Wellington Surgery Center
Royal Palm Beach, fl
02.2007 - 04.2009
- Assembled instrument trays following surgeon preference cards and sterile processing standards.
Sugical Tech, SPD Tech, Endo Tech
Palm Beach Gardens Hospital
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
08.1990 - 03.2007
- Prepared treatment areas for procedures and patient admissions.
- Recorded equipment inspections and service requests in hospital files.
- Sterilized surgical instruments with autoclaves, washers, and Palm Beach Gardens Hospital protocols.
- Assembled case carts and trays for operating room and procedure room needs.
SPD Technician
North County Surgery Center
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
01.1995 - 10.2005
- Decontaminated surgical instruments for North County Surgery Center operating rooms.
- Assembled instrument trays following surgeon preference cards and sterile processing standards.
SPD Technician
Palm Beach Lakes Surgery Center
West Palm Beach, Florida
02.1990 - 02.1995
- Decontaminated surgical instruments for North County Surgery Center operating rooms.
- Assembled instrument trays following surgeon preference cards and sterile processing standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Twin Lakes Hign School
West Palm Beach08-1982
Skills
- Sterilization processing
- Instrument decontamination
- Tray assembly
- Sterile packaging
- Autoclave operation
- Surgical instrumentation
Timeline
SPD Tech
Jupiter Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2026
SPD Technician
North County Surgery Center
07.2020 - 04.2023
Surgical Tech OB
St. Lucie Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2020
SPD Technician
Jupiter Medical Center
03.2017 - 08.2020
SPD Technician
Longwood Medical Center
02.2015 - 02.2020
SPD Technician
Palm Wellington Surgery Center
02.2007 - 04.2009
SPD Technician
North County Surgery Center
01.1995 - 10.2005
Sugical Tech, SPD Tech, Endo Tech
Palm Beach Gardens Hospital
08.1990 - 03.2007
SPD Technician
Palm Beach Lakes Surgery Center
02.1990 - 02.1995
High School Diploma -
Twin Lakes Hign School