Jennie Pea Brown
Clemson,SC
Summary
My goal for Sterile Processing is to gain more knowledge with sterilizing the instruments in the proper way and to gain knowledge from the surgeons and the surgical technologist on how the instruments are being used in the OR. I believe if you know and an instrument is being used on the patient it gives you the well power and courage to do your job because you know what the goal is for decontaminating the instruments. A Sterile Processing tech plays a big role with the staff and surgeon in the OR because without us the OR can't operate.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
AnMed Health Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Fostered a team-oriented environment by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing knowledge with peers, and providing constructive feedback on departmental performance.
- Managed daily workloads efficiently using advanced knowledge of medical terminology and surgical instrumentation requirements specific to various procedures.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Prevented cross-contamination between sterile processing areas by diligently following proper workflow protocols at all times.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
CNA
Comfort Keepers Home Care
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
Diploma - Sterile Processing
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Criminal Justice
Ashford University
San Diego, CA06.2020
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Everest University - Tampa
Tampa, FL06.2014
Skills
- Completing diagnostic tests
- Meditech
- Safe sharps disposal
- Instrument Decontamination
- Chemical Handling
- Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Documentation And Reporting
- Infection control protocols
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Sterilizer Testing
- Manual Cleaning
- Sterilization procedures
- Equipment testing
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
AnMed Health Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Comfort Keepers Home Care
10.2022 - 08.2023
Diploma - Sterile Processing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Criminal Justice
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Everest University - Tampa