Justice Obeng Nimako
Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated Certified Sterile Processing Technician and Patient Care Assistant with a proven track record at NYC Health and Hospitals Brooklyn, Woodhull. Excelled in instrument decontamination and patient confidentiality, ensuring top-notch service and regulatory compliance. Achieved quality outcomes through continuous professional development and a commitment to infection control, enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
NYC Health and Hospitals Brooklyn, Woodhull
02.2018 - Current
- Provided exceptional service to healthcare providers by promptly responding to requests for additional instrumentation or supplies during surgery.
- Achieved consistent quality outcomes, closely following manufacturer guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Assured instrument availability by managing inventory and promptly restocking supplies as needed.
- Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
Patient Care Assistant
NYCH+H Brooklyn Woodhull
09.2010 - 03.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Educated patients on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills for long-term wellbeing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nkroful Agricultural Senior High
Ghana, West Africa08-2007
Skills
- Instrument decontamination
- Patient confidentiality
- Waste disposal
- Sterilization techniques
- Tool identification
- Assembly and packaging
- Case cart assembly
- Infection control
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
Certification
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
NYC Health and Hospitals Brooklyn, Woodhull
02.2018 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
NYCH+H Brooklyn Woodhull
09.2010 - 03.2017
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician
High School Diploma -
Nkroful Agricultural Senior High
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