Jennifer Cooper
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Dedicated SPD Technician with a proven track record at IU Health Bloomington Hospital, excelling in sterilization techniques and infection control protocols. Enhanced workflow efficiency and trained staff, ensuring compliance with health standards. Skilled in decontamination procedures and committed to maintaining a safe, organized environment for surgical instrumentation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPD Technician
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
05.2003 - Current
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Prepared and packaged surgical instruments for medical procedures.
- Conducted quality checks on sterilized items to maintain safety protocols.
- Assisted in inventory management of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Implemented improvements in sterilization workflows to enhance efficiency.
- Expedited instrument turnaround times through effective utilization of decontamination equipment and processes.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Education
High School Diploma -
MCSC Broadview Learning Center
Bloomington, IN05.2006
Skills
Workplace safety
Adaptable learning
Sterilization techniques
Infection control protocols
Decontamination procedures
Instrument inspection
Surgical instrumentation
Assembly and packaging
Decontaminating surgical instruments
Chemical handling
Assembling case carts
Staff training
Case cart assembly
Recording biologicals
Workflow optimization
Picking instruments
Instrument sterilization
Sterilization procedures
Tray preparation
Pulling case carts
Instrument storage
Processing instruments
Decontamination and sanitation
Workstation organization
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Instrument cleaning and sterilization
Multitasking
Organizational skills
Teamwork skills
Certification
CRCST,CIS,CER
Timeline
SPD Technician
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
05.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
MCSC Broadview Learning Center