Jamie Plantamura
Neptune,NJ
Summary
Organized Central Processing Technician with a 2-year background working in laboratory and surgical environments. Meticulous and quality-focused with talents in sterile tray assembly, workflow efficiency and productivity monitoring. Works independently with minimal supervision. Outstanding interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing
Jersey Shore Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Assists in processing of instruments, surgical trays, and surgical case carts
- Maintains knowledge of instruments and trays and can assemble trays and sets as detailed on set layout sheets
- Can operate correctly all machinery associated with the Decontamination and Processing area and identify problems that affect the quality of the product produced
- Uses proper procedure with callers on the business unit and OR phones in a courteous and efficient manner
- Accurately enters information into record books required to track processed loads
- Records Biological indicators into required logs and places Biological indicators into the proper incubator to be processed
- Operates steam and Sterrad sterilization equipment in compliance with manufacturer's instructions, policies and procedures, and Infection Prevention.
- Use of ultrasonic and mechanical washers to enhance the removal of foreign contaminants from surfaces
- Proper use of donning and doffing of PPE
- Trained new hires on daily operations and safety procedures
- Disposed of hazardous material
- Works successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Reprocessing of endoscopy TEE probes using the TD100 machine
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, 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.
Purr n Pooch
Wall NJ
01.2015 - Current
- Dynamic customer service skills
- Communicate on an excellent level with customers
- Highly professional
- Dependable and Loyal
- Listens attentively to customers needs to ensure a positive experience
- Represents the company at all local events
- Manage and run a successful Pet Sitting service through the company
- Attend to the needs of special needs pets.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or distress and reported to supervisor immediately.
- Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Provided humane treatment of all animals at all times.
- currently run and manage Pet Aquatics program, coaching first time K9's on entering and exiting the water safely
- rehabilitation of K9's that are suffering from arthritis and ACL surgery
Food and Nutrition
Jersey Shore Medical Center
Neptune City
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintains accurate and current info for each patient on assigned unit
- Assist dietitian with monitoring patients nutritional needs
- Assist patient with appropriate menu selection based on specific nutritional requirements
- Deliver and pick up of all meal trays.
Youth Group Leader
Long Branch NJ
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Directed all activities and events for ages 5th-12th grade
- Consoled adolescents and teens with emotional and social needs
- Supervised community service involvement
- Organized large events to bring together youth and the community
- Raised and managed funds for local and national charities
- Guided the youth and provided them with the necessary tools they need to be the most successful they can be.
Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital
Oakhurst NJ
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Vet Tech Assistant
- Use of medical technology
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Documentation skills
- Clinical skills
- Caretaking of sick animals
- Administer medication, vaccines and treatments prescribed by the vet
- Collect and record animals case history.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and progress notes.
- Ensured proper handling of animals when transferring them from cages to examination tables or other areas within the clinic.
Education
Apprenticeship of Sterile Processing
Hackensack Meridian Health
Neptune City, NJ06-2022
Graduated -
Long Branch High School
06-1998
Certified Personal Trainer -
W.I.T.S
Brookdale Community College
Skills
- Pulling Case Carts
- Processing Instruments
- Decontamination Procedures
- Sterilizer Operation
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Proficient in Infection Control
- Surgical Scrubbing Procedures
- Tool Cleaning
- Instrument Inspection
- Instrument Pack Sterilization
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Assembly and packaging
- Quality Control
- Aseptic technique
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation
Certification
K9/ Feline CPR certified, 2020
HSPA Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Hackensack Meridian Health Certificate of Achievement
Timeline
Sterile Processing
Jersey Shore Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Food and Nutrition
Jersey Shore Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2022
Purr n Pooch
Wall NJ
01.2015 - Current
Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital
Oakhurst NJ
01.2012 - 01.2015
Youth Group Leader
Long Branch NJ
01.2007 - 01.2020
Apprenticeship of Sterile Processing
Hackensack Meridian Health
Graduated -
Long Branch High School
Certified Personal Trainer -
W.I.T.S
Brookdale Community College
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