Hosea Britt
Largo,FL
Summary
I am seeking a position as Sterile Processing Tech. Full time Part time or PRN
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
BayCare Medical Group
Tampa, FL
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed standard operating procedures to streamline processing workflows
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA
St. Petersburg, FL
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Trained new staff on sterilization procedures and best practices
- Conducted routine audits of sterilization processes to identify areas for improvement
- Implemented inventory management systems for tracking sterile supplies
- Resolved discrepancies in instrument counts, enhancing operational efficiency
Sterile Processing Technician
365 Health Services
Chattanooga, TN
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Sterilized and maintained surgical instruments according to established protocols
- Operated sterilization equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability
- Trained new staff on sterilization procedures and best practices
- This was a travel
Medical Supply Technician
VHA Bay Pines
Bay Pines, FL
08.2017 - 02.2022
- I rotate assignments among the various sterilization processing, surgical tray assembly, decontamination and clinic assembly and sterilization functions in a continually changing medical and surgical facility. My duties include extensive knowledge of the complete range of surgical instrumentation, surgical tray assemblies, clinic trays and manufacturer's requirements for cleaning, assembly and sterilization, disposable and reusable medical supplies, and patient care equipment.
- I operate sophisticated microprocessor decontamination and sterilization equipment to include the operation of the Ethylene Oxide sterilization equipment and I must be aware of the danger surrounding the use of this toxic medical gas.
- Operate all decontamination equipment in special area receiving items soiled with tissue, blood and body fluids and otherwise contaminated material.
- Identify and receive contaminated surgical instrument sets, clinic trays, ward trays, endoscopic equipment, specialty carts, saws, drills and a variety of other items and devices from all areas in the medical center while prioritizing instruments and sets needed for surgery and clinics.
- Assemble instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items and kits by selecting the appropriate items, trays, instruments and arranging them in the correct manner to insure appropriate sterilization and/or aeration.
- Assemble complex instrument sets containing as many as 200 varied instruments which must be inspected for damage such as pitting, rust, cracks, berets sharpness, proper locking ability, jaw alignment, residual blood and tissue, etc.
- Performs individual recognition of thousands of various instruments and am able to properly arrange them in a set to allow for sterilization of various instruments and is able to properly arrange them in a set to allow for sterilization, aseptic retrieval and arrangements, which allow for surgical use according to the sequence of events during a surgical procedure.
- Process even the most complicated procedural sets containing unusual and minutely varied instrumentation such as the Fern Pop Vascular tray {200 instruments}, Bookwalter Retractor Tray and Eye Trays needing magnifying glasses to inspect the minute tips.
- Efficiently schedules operation of sterilizers to permit cooling of and aeration of sterilized items prior to use by wards, clinic services, or the operating room.
- Review, and signs, all sterilizer recording charts to verify the proper sterilization time, temperature, pressure, humidity, and sterilant exposure.
Surgical Tech II
Baycare
Saint Petersburg, FL
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Assisted in Orthopedic, GYN, Plastics, Eye and ENT and General surgical cases.
- Assisted in Endoscopy cases and then thoroughly decontaminated, cleaned, scopes for following cases.
- Thoroughly decontaminated, cleaned, and sterilized all instruments after surgical procedures.Prepared instruments for next days surgical procedures. Responsible for autoclaving and plasma sterilizing trays.Assisted surgical team with setting up operating room case carts for over 10 surgeries per day. Experience in processing, assembling, trouble-shooting, preparing, sterilizing, storing, and issuing sterile and unsterile medical supplies and equipment. Knowledge of aseptic techniques; and skill in operating a washer-sterilizer, ultrasonic instrument cleaners, and gas and steam sterilizers.
Surgical Technologist
Saint Petersburg General Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
10.2008 - 07.2009
- Prepared and maintained operating room instruments and supplies required for all surgeries. Assisted surgical team with setting up operating room case cart for over 15 surgeries per day. Responsible for autoclaving trays.Prepared instruments, for all surgical procedures. Assisted in surgery for OB-GYN, Ortho and general surgery cases.
- Responsibilities
Surgical Tech
US Army
NA
05.1991 - 05.2005
- Assisted in Orthopedic, OB-GYN, Eye and ENT and General surgical cases.
- Thoroughly decontaminated, cleaned, and sterilized all instruments after surgical procedures.Prepared instruments for next days surgical procedures. Responsible for autoclaving and Gas sterilizing trays.Assisted surgicalteam with setting up operating room case carts for over 25 surgeries per day. Experience in processing, assembling, trouble-shooting, preparing, sterilizing, storing, and issuing sterile and unsterile medical supplies and equipment. Knowledge of aseptic techniques; and skill in operating a washer-sterilizer, ultrasonic instrument cleaners, and gas and steam sterilizers.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Tech
Academy Health Science US Army
San Antonio, TX01.1991
Skills
- Surgical Tech (10 years)
- Sterile processing 15 years
Certification
- CPR
- February 2017
Military Service
- Branch: US Army
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: SGT
- June 1990 to May 2005
- Surgical Tech
Additional Information
- SKILLS
- Over 20 Years of Experience in Surgery and Sterile Processing
- . C.P.R.
- . Sterile Processing.
- . Case Carts
- . Endoscopy Tech Crossed Trained
- . Problem Solving.
- . Teamwork.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
BayCare Medical Group
10.2023 - 12.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA
03.2023 - 08.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
365 Health Services
04.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Supply Technician
VHA Bay Pines
08.2017 - 02.2022
Surgical Tech II
Baycare
08.2013 - 08.2017
Surgical Technologist
Saint Petersburg General Hospital
10.2008 - 07.2009
Surgical Tech
US Army
05.1991 - 05.2005
Certificate - Surgical Tech
Academy Health Science US Army