Katelynn Armfield
Acadia General Hospital
Iota,LA
1
Certification
1
year of professional experience
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.
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician Externship
1 Year 3 Months- Developed skills in identifying surgical instruments and their proper handling
- Adhered to operational standards of AMII, AORN, 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
- Specialized in endoscope procedures and disinfection routine
- Studied the importance of manufacturers IFU sheets to guarantee proper equipment handling
Sterile Processing Student Externship
1 Month- Processed surgical instruments through decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization.
- Assembled specialty instrument trays according to surgical procedures.
- Applied proper wrapping and packaging techniques for sterilization.
- Utilized Epic and CensiTrac to track instruments and maintain documentation.
- Maintained compliance with PPE, infection control, and safety protocols.
- Supported timely operating room readiness through efficient instrument processing.
Education
CRCST - Sterile Processing Technology
Skills
Surgical Instrument Assembly
Decontamination and Steam/Low-Temperature Sterilization
Endoscope proficiency
Infection Prevention and Control
Instrument Inspection and Quality Assurance
Medical Equipment Handling
Certification
- CRCST
- BLS
Timeline
Sterile Processing Student Externship
Lafayette General Medical Center
11.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Sterile Processing Technician Externship
Acadia General Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2026Read More
SOWELA Technical Community College
CRCST from Sterile Processing Technology
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