Ja-Asia Jenkins
Baltimore
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with experience in decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments and medical equipment. Proven ability to maintain strict adherence to infection control standards and hospital protocols. Skilled in operating autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and tracking systems. Committed to ensuring patient safety through precise handling and sterilization of instruments in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Technician
Luminis Health
Lanham
10.2025 - Current
- Assembled and sterilized surgical instruments using advanced sterilization techniques.
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Operated sterilization equipment following strict safety and compliance protocols.
Sterile Processing Tech
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
Receptionist Medical Screener
Octapharma Plasma
Baltimore
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient outcomes by consistently monitoring and documenting vital signs and lab results.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving complex issues promptly and professionally.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Education
High School -
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Sterilization
- Safety
- Instrument handling
- Sterile
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
Certification
- CRCST
Accomplishments
- Received a certification and reward for consistently exceeding expectations by taking initiative and delivering results beyond assigned responsibilities.
- Regularly took ownership of challenges outside my job description to drive team and company success.
Languages
English
Timeline
Sterile Technician
Luminis Health
10.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Tech
Johns Hopkins
02.2024 - 11.2025
Receptionist Medical Screener
Octapharma Plasma
08.2021 - 08.2023
High School -
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School