Joshua Bray
Casper
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with proven expertise at Wyoming Surgical Center in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments. Enhanced patient safety through meticulous sterilization practices and streamlined workflows, achieving high accuracy in record-keeping. Strong communicator with a commitment to maintaining compliance with OSHA and FDA guidelines, ensuring optimal surgical support.
Professional with experience ensuring safe and efficient sterilization of medical instruments and equipment. Skilled in decontamination, sterilization, and inventory management, with strong focus on maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Reliable team player known for adapting to changing needs and consistently delivering results. Known for attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Wyoming Surgical Center
06.2012 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
Education
Natrona County High School
Casper, WYSkills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Recording biologicals
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Sterility assurance testing
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness
- Sterilizer operation
Certification
- Central Service Technical Training 7th Edition (2008)
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Wyoming Surgical Center
06.2012 - Current
Natrona County High School
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