Jacob Davis
Springtown,TX
Summary
Adept at steam sterilization and fostering team collaboration, I significantly enhanced patient safety and team productivity at Baylor All Saints Medical Center. Skilled in decontaminating surgical instruments and implementing sterilization procedures, my strategic approach resulted in streamlined workflows and reduced infection risks, showcasing my problem-solving abilities and commitment to excellence. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Tech 2
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2024
- $25.48 hourly.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with diverse teams to achieve shared objectives in a timely manner.
- Actively contributed ideas during strategy sessions that resulted in increased member engagement.
- Improved team productivity by implementing effective time management strategies during projects.
- 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.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
Sterile Processing Technician
Texas Health Clearfork
10.2016 - 08.2020
- $18.84 hourly.
- 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.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
Education
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Fortis Institute
Arlington, Tx07.2016
High School Diploma -
Haltom High School
Haltom City, TX05.2012
Skills
- Steam Sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-Level Disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterilization procedures
- Assembling case carts
- Manual Cleaning
- Instrument Decontamination
- Recording biologicals
- Sterile Storage
- Equipment testing
- Supply Replenishment
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members as a night lead for Texas Health Clearfork.
- Achieved 0% IUSS of sets and trays through effectively helping with team knowledge and education of the most common turnover items.
- Documented and resolved our etched instrument issue which led to replacement instruments and passing our JAHCO inspection.
- Achieved 100% work output production by completing daily work with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- IAHCSMM Certified License - 2016-2024(present)
Timeline
Sterile Tech 2
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Texas Health Clearfork
10.2016 - 08.2020
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Fortis Institute
High School Diploma -
Haltom High School
- IAHCSMM Certified License - 2016-2024(present)
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