Katelynn Armfield
Iota,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Sterile Processing Professional skilled in decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. Knowledgeable in infection prevention standards and regulatory guidelines. Ensures patient safety through quality assurance and efficient workflow in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Continuing Student Externship/PRN
Acadia General Hospital
Crowley, LA
01.2025 - Current
- Developed skills in identifying surgical instruments and their proper handling
- Adhered to operational standards of AMII, ARON, OSHA, JCAHO, and other facility requirements
- Practiced effective communication skills with surgical staff to better understand expectations
- Tracked and recorded instruments manually to ensure accurate inventory management
- Viewed multiple surgical operations to further understand the purpose of instruments and handling techniques
- Studied the importance of manufacturers IFU sheets to guarantee proper equipment handling
Sterile Processing Student Externship
LOS Surgery Center
Lafayette, LA
11.2026 - 12.2026
- Decontaminated diverse instruments while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and proper PPE usage
- Assembled a wide variety of surgical trays according to specific surgical procedures
- Correctly preformed packing and wrapping methods
- Correctly performed packing and wrapping methods
- Learned multiple tracking systems including Epic and CensiTrac
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability in high-pressure situations, contributing to timely surgical readiness
Education
CRCST - Sterile Processing Technology
SOWELA Technical Community College
Jennings, LA 08.2025 - 05.2026
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Assembly
- Sterilization and Decontamination
- Steam and Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Instrument Inspection and Quality Assurance
- Medical Equipment Handling
- Inventory Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Knowledge of AAMI and OSHA Standards
Certifications
- CRCST
- BLS
Timeline
Sterile Processing Student Externship
LOS Surgery Center
11.2026 - 12.2026
CRCST - Sterile Processing Technology
SOWELA Technical Community College
08.2025 - 05.2026
Continuing Student Externship/PRN
Acadia General Hospital
01.2025 - Current