Jessica Prasad-Benn
Fair Oaks,CA
Summary
To learn and obtain a gratifying position in a professional, highly motivated and enthusiastic work environment, where an extremely hardworking individual like myself can become a valuable asset. I have worked on many projects during the course as a Sterile Processing Technician a few examples are: reorganizing the whole SPD Department on moving locations from the OR to the Sterile Processing department to better track supplies, contracting with Synthes supplies to staff to refurbish live in trays, regenerating new crash carts through out the hospital and discard things that were not needed. Ordering and creating trays for better flow throughout the department, being the head of incorporating SPM tracking system through out the sterile processing department.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician Traveler
KPG Healthcare
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- 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.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with development and coordination of medical equipment inventories.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Developed and maintained medical equipment databases.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
Sterile Processing Technician Traveler
Aya Healthcare
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- 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.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with development and coordination of medical equipment inventories.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Developed and maintained medical equipment databases.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Doctors Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- 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.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Assisted with development and coordination of medical equipment inventories.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Developed and maintained medical equipment databases.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
Sterile Processing Technician Traveler
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- 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.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with development and coordination of medical equipment inventories.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Developed and maintained medical equipment databases.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
Schedule Coordinator
Dignity Health
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Set schedules for [Number] staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Updated management and clients on progress of production.
- Maintained accurate records and handled purchase orders.
Sterile Processing Technician
Dignity Health
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- 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.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with development and coordination of medical equipment inventories.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Developed and maintained medical equipment databases.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
Education
Certification of completion Sterile Processing Technician Program -
California Pacific International College
Hayward, CA06.2013
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
Modesto, CA05.2011
Skills
- Schedule Monitoring
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Instrument Storage
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Recording Biologicals
- Supply Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Direct Care Staff Support
- Expiry Date Verification
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Tool Sterilizing
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Delivering Equipment
- Equipment Testing
- Infection Control
- Inventory Rotation
- Prepare Surgical Trays
- Active Listening
- Processing Instruments
- Surgical Instrument Specialist Certification
- Stock Crash Carts
- Organize Supplies
- Quality Control
- Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Certification
- Sterility Procedures
- Assembling Case Carts
- Completing Diagnostic Tests
- Assembling Packages
- Ordering Supplies
- Picking Instruments
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Surgical Kit Assembly
- Daily Workflows
- Sterile Processing and Distribution Certification
- Equipment Disinfection
- Equipment Monitoring
- Plastic Surgery
- Wrapping Procedures
- Instrument Inspection
- Supply Replenishment
- Sterilizer Operation
- Computerized Tracking
- Equipment Maintenance Procedures
- Managing Materials
- Training Initiatives
- Project Requirements
- Neurological Surgery
- Purging and Flushing
- Total Joint Replacements
- Preventive Maintenance
Accomplishments
- The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc
- Since 2013
- State certified by IASCHAMM expires April 2024
- CRCST ID NUMBER: 136890 (IASCSMM)
- Clinical Practice:
- Eden Medical Center Hayward, CA
- Sterile Processing Department
- Manager: Celeste James
Certification
-American Heart Association BLS CPR Certificate, Modesto Ca expires 10/2023 eCard Code: 215416254548
-HSPA Certifed ID: 136890
-Flexible Scope processor Experience 13+ years
Currently In the process of becoming Certified as a Certified Endoscope Reprocessor, Certified Instrument Specialist, & Certified Health Leader under IASCSMM awaiting test dates
Supervisor Experience
● Prepared and adhered to operating budgets.
● Prepared yearly department budget requests.
● Oversaw department inventory and works closely with vendors and surgical instrument suppliers to obtain
department supplies and equipment at cost-saving prices.
● Planned and overseen budget for departmental equipment upgrades.
● Remodeled the design of the decontamination area for a better workflow.
● Upgraded one outdated ultrasonic processor to a new ultrasonic and installation of the Steris 444 washer decontaminator.
● Added ultrasonic processor to 2nd building for eye and pain procedures.
● Supervised Sterile Processing Department, interprets policies, procedures, standards and regulations as is
appropriate to personnel, equipment and instrumentation.
● Managed duties of sterile processing techs and schedules staffing appropriate to Operating Room case volume.
● Performed duties of the Sterile Processing Technician as necessary.
● Maintained updated department policy and procedure manuals, operates within AAMI guidelines for Sterile Processing and assures accreditation readiness within Sterile Processing Department.
● Moded appropriate behavior as exemplified in Mission/Vision statements and reflect a commitment to improving organizational performance.
● Actively participated in department and hospital wide meetings.
● Implemented and oversaw the scheduling of in-services and CEU credits for sterile processing staff.
● Skills to work in a fast phase environment with great efficiency
● Excellent in planning, organizing, prioritizing, time management, people skills, negotiating, multitasking, meeting deadlines, follow through, Effective verbal and written communication.
● Knowledge of Microsoft (office power point excel)
● Demonstrated ability to achieve individual and team goals.
● Positive approach in interactions with customers and team members.
● Reliable attendance.
● Ability to work a schedule that includes working weekends and some holidays.
● Previous cash handling experience.
● Previous experience selling products and services.
● Previous experience meeting customer satisfaction goals.
● Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.
● Previous experience as transporting residents or clients
● Working in a hospital environment for 13+ years
● Teamwork is a strong skill of my own
● Love taking the time in helping people
● Enjoying learning new things and push myself to continue to learn
● Hard working
● Dedicated
● Passionate
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician Traveler
KPG Healthcare
06.2020 - 06.2023
Sterile Processing Technician Traveler
Aya Healthcare
12.2019 - 03.2020
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
09.2016 - 12.2019
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Doctors Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2016
Sterile Processing Technician Traveler
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
01.2015 - 03.2015
Schedule Coordinator
Dignity Health
07.2014 - 01.2015
Sterile Processing Technician
Dignity Health
02.2013 - 07.2014
Certification of completion Sterile Processing Technician Program -
California Pacific International College
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
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