Joseph lebo

Sterilization Technician

Gibraltar Laboratories

Fairfield, New Jersey

08.2016 - 04.2018

Operated sterilization equipment to ensure proper sanitation procedures.
Maintained inventory of sterilization supplies and materials for efficient workflow.
Conducted routine inspections of sterilization processes to uphold quality standards.
Collaborated with team members to execute daily sterilization protocols effectively.
Documented sterilization cycles and maintained accurate records for compliance audits.
Monitored equipment performance and reported any maintenance needs promptly.
Kept work area clean at all times following established safety protocols.
Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized all medical instruments using autoclaves.
Managed hazardous waste according to hospital regulations and local laws.
Inspected instruments to ensure they were free of debris prior to being placed in the autoclave chamber.
Assembled, documented and packaged instrumentation and sets according to individual department protocols.
Maintained sterilization equipment, ensuring proper functioning and safety.
Maintained accurate records regarding all activities associated with the sterilization process.
Performed daily maintenance on sterilizers by cleaning and checking gauges for accuracy.
Performed regular quality assurance tests on autoclave units to ensure proper functioning.
Assisted with teaching appropriate sterilization techniques to new hires and worked in float capacity for other staff members.
Conducted routine checks on steam pressure levels inside the autoclave chamber during cycles.
Assisted with inventory management of sterile supplies including ordering new supplies when needed.
Stocked supplies such as instrument trays, wrapping materials, surgical gowns, and drapes in preparation for surgery.
Participated in monthly meetings with other technicians to discuss best practices in sterile processing techniques.
Replenished supplies as needed while adhering to departmental budget guidelines.
Reported any issues or malfunctions with equipment immediately to supervisors.
Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
Ensured that all instruments were properly labeled before loading them into the autoclave chamber.
Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.