Katrina Cross-Burton
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Highly motivated professional seeking an entry-level full-time position as a sterile processing technician, where I can contribute knowledge and skills to benefit the organization and community they serve. Committed to providing compassionate care and contributing to high-quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant II
Chicago Public Schools
01.1995 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the academic, social, and emotional development of diverse learning students
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and create an effective plan that addresses appropriate learning modalities designed for students to achieve optimal growth
- Assisted in the instructive delivery of the approved curriculum, implemented student modifications, and ensured all Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) accommodations
- Engage students in activities that capture and sustain their attention spans while stretching them to think critically
- Interacted with students one-on-one and in small group sessions
- Assisted with administering weekly test assessments
- Assisted students with life skills (communication, self-awareness, self-control, self-confidence, safety, personal care, etc.)
- Provide parents with feedback on students' academic and behavioral progress
Special Education Assistant II
Chicago Public Schools
01.1995 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the academic, social, and emotional development of diverse learning students
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and create an effective plan that addresses appropriate learning modalities designed for students to achieve optimal growth
- Assisted in the instructive delivery of the approved curriculum, implemented student modifications, and ensured all Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) accommodations
- Engage students in activities that capture and sustain their attention spans while stretching them to think critically
- Interacted with students one-on-one and in small group sessions
- Assisted with administering weekly test assessments
- Assisted students with life skills (communication, self-awareness, self-control, self-confidence, safety, personal care, etc.)
- Provide parents with feedback on students' academic and behavioral progress
Education
Sterile Processing Technician Program - Sterile Processing Technician Certified
Steri-Central
Chicago, IL02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Chicago State University
04.2014
Skills
- Familiar with government and regulatory agencies
- Understand the principles of asepsis
- Using a chemical indicator
- Knowledgeable of AAMI and Joint Commission guidelines for infection prevention
- Adaptable
- Understanding of decontamination using the three-sink method
- Maintenance of endoscopy instruments
- Cleaning and preparation of endoscopy instruments
- Ensuring scopes are ready for use
- Excellent oral & written interpersonal skills
- Leadership ability
- Communication skills
Attributes Skills
- Familiar with the government and regulatory agencies that impact how the Sterile Processing Department functions
- Understand the principles of asepsis
- Understand the principles of asepsis and using a chemical indicator
- Knowledgeable of AAMI and Joint Commission guidelines for infection prevention
- Adaptable
- Has a general understanding of decontamination using the three-sink method.
- Understand how to maintain endoscopy instruments, how to clean and prepare them
- Ensure scopes are ready for use according to the manufacturer's policies and procedures
- Excellent oral & written interpersonal skills
- Leadership ability
- Communication skills
Timeline
Special Education Assistant II
Chicago Public Schools
01.1995 - 06.2024
Special Education Assistant II
Chicago Public Schools
01.1995 - 06.2024
Sterile Processing Technician Program - Sterile Processing Technician Certified
Steri-Central
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Chicago State University
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