Janis Sweat
Alvaton,KY
Summary
At Greenview Surgery Center, a Certified Sterile Processing Technician excelled in ensuring surgical equipment sterility and availability, significantly enhancing patient safety and contributing to Joint Commission accreditation. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and surgical instrument knowledge, consistently surpassing performance metrics. Maintained strict patient confidentiality, embodying professionalism in a high-stakes environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Greenview Surgery Center
Bowling Green, KY
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation through adherence to best practices in sterile processing operations.
- Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
- Achieved consistent quality outcomes, closely following manufacturer guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices.
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Assured instrument availability by managing inventory and promptly restocking supplies as needed.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, consistently meeting or exceeding departmental performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality, complying with HIPAA regulations in handling sensitive information throughout the workflow process.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
Turlock, CA06.1984
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Tool Identification
- Patient confidentiality
- Workload prioritization
- Emergency Preparedness
- Recording biologicals
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Greenview Surgery Center
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School