Jenelle Wideman
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Certified Sterile Processing Technician with extensive hospital and surgical center experience in decontamination, assembly, and sterilization. Known for accurate instrument inspection, tray preparation, and recordkeeping that support safe, efficient workflow and compliance with infection control standards.
Overview
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1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
UTMB Hospital
Galveston, Texas
06.2026 - 09.2026
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Cleaned and disinfected surgical instruments in UTMB Hospital decontamination area.
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and assembly accuracy.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Assembled case carts and trays for surgical procedure schedules.
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension Hospital
Austin, TX
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper function.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Assembled instrument trays following established protocols.
- 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.
Travel Sterile Processing Tech
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Galveston
Galveston, Texas
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated sterilizers and monitored cycle parameters during sterile processing workflows.
- Assembled sterile trays for operating room procedures and specialty care cases.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments following pediatric burn center infection control standards.
- Prepared, labeled, and stored sterile supplies for hospital surgical departments.
- Logged sterilization records and tracked instrument sets for Shriners Galveston procedures.
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Townsen Hospital
Humble, Texas
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper function.
- Prepared case carts for operating room procedures and patient care.
- Followed infection control standards and hospital safety protocols.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
SPD Supervisor
GRAMERCY SURGERY CENTER
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted Sterile Processing Manager in departmental operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Supervised daily operations within outpatient surgery center departments.
- Coordinated patient flow, surgical schedules, and procedure room readiness.
- Monitored staff assignments across pre-op, OR, and recovery areas.
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Supported contractor technicians by providing on-site assistance in various cities.
- Sterilized surgical instruments for UTMB Hospital operating rooms and procedural units.
- Inspected trays for cleanliness, damage, and proper assembly before sterilization.
- Decontaminated contaminated instruments using hospital safety and infection control procedures.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
(HealthTrust Staffing) Texas Orthopedic Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring safe and effective usage for patient procedures.
- Cleaned, inspected, and sterilized surgical instruments for orthopedic procedures.
- Prepared instrument trays, packs, and case carts for operating room use.
- Monitored sterilizer cycles and verified proper load conditions.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Adhered to sterilization process policies and procedures to ensure compliance and safety standards.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments for Texas Orthopedic Hospital sterile processing department.
- Inspected, assembled, and wrapped orthopedic instrument trays for surgical case support.
- Operated autoclaves and sterilizers following HealthTrust Staffing safety and infection-control standards.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
(Accountable Health Care Staffing) University Health Systems
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Executed sterilization process policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Sterilized surgical instruments for Texas Orthopedic Hospital orthopedic procedures.
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper assembly.
- Prepared sterile trays using HealthTrust Staffing infection control standards.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician Manager/Supervisor
Gramercy Eye Surgery Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Trained and mentored staff on industry sterile processing standards to ensure compliance and quality.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
(Accountable Healthcare Staffing) Texas Orthopedic Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Ensured adherence to sterilization process policies and procedures to uphold safety and quality standards.
- Processed surgical instruments for HealthTrust Staffing at Texas Orthopedic Hospital.
- Decontaminated trays using approved cleaning agents and infection control standards.
- Inspected instruments for damage, cleanliness, and proper function.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Maintained compliance with sterilization process policies and procedures to uphold safety standards.
- Cleaned surgical instruments for Texas Orthopedic Hospital sterile processing workflows.
- Decontaminated contaminated trays using approved infection control procedures.
- Assembled instrument sets for orthopedic surgeries and procedure rooms.
Education
Degree in Sterile Process Technician -
MedVance Institute
Houston, TX01-2010
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Team Work
- Hospital Experience
- Infection Control Training
- Reliability
- Flexibility
- Laboratory Experience
- Problem-solving
- Computer Skills
- Sterile Processing
- Sterilization
- Central
- Surgical Tech
- Acute care
- Computer literacy
- Phone etiquette
- Laboratory experience
- Heavy lifting
- Materials Management
- Assembly
- Medical Terminology
- Decontamination ( 15 years)
- Sterilization (15 years)
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, 06/01/23
- CRCST, 06/01/23
- BLS Certification, 09/01/23
Additional Information
COMPUTER SKILLS
Extensive Knowledge in, Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook
Personal Information
Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Timeline
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
UTMB Hospital
06.2026 - 09.2026
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension Hospital
03.2026 - 06.2026
Travel Sterile Processing Tech
Shriners Hospitals For Children - Galveston
05.2025 - 08.2025
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Townsen Hospital
07.2024 - 12.2024
SPD Supervisor
GRAMERCY SURGERY CENTER
10.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2021 - 04.2023
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
(HealthTrust Staffing) Texas Orthopedic Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2021
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
(Accountable Health Care Staffing) University Health Systems
05.2018 - 05.2019
Certified Sterile Processing Technician Manager/Supervisor
Gramercy Eye Surgery Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
(Accountable Healthcare Staffing) Texas Orthopedic Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2017
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
11.2014 - 11.2015
Degree in Sterile Process Technician -
MedVance Institute
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School