Justine Zuchowski
Butler,PA
Summary
Accomplished Sterile Processing Associate with a proven track record at UPMC Passavant, excelling in steam sterilization and enhancing operating room support. Demonstrated expertise in decontaminating surgical instruments, ensuring a 99% reduction in infection risks. Skilled in equipment testing and maintaining rigorous sterilization standards, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Associate
UPMC Passavant
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- 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.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA09.2024
Skills
- Steam Sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- High-Level Disinfection
- Sterilization procedures
- Assembling case carts
- Recording biologicals
- Equipment testing
- Sterile Storage
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument Sterilization
- Operating Room Support
Certification
- BLS Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Sterile Processing Associate
UPMC Passavant
09.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Pittsburgh Technical College
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