Isaac Harrison
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Skilled Sterile Processing Technician with significant experience in the field. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures, infection control standards, and equipment operation. Strengths include strong organization skills, ability to work under pressure, and keen attention to detail. Previous roles have showcased ability to maintain a sterile environment crucial for patient safety and successful medical procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Wilmington VA Medical Center
Wilmington, DE
09.2022 - Current
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
Sterile Processing Technician
Nemours Children Health
Wilmington, DE
01.2019 - 09.2023
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Education Winneba
Ghana West Africa06-2008
Skills
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Computerized tracking
- Case cart assembly
- Sterilization procedures
- Diagnostic Testing
- Tray preparation
Certification
- HSPA Certified - CRCST
- HSPA Certified - CER
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Wilmington VA Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Nemours Children Health
01.2019 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Education Winneba
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