Kayla Smithers
Summary
Meticulous technician with extensive experience in routine laboratory tasks. Skilled in sterilizing, testing and monitoring medical equipment with strong understanding of infection control practices. Responsible and committed to providing safe and reliable medical equipment to healthcare professionals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Baptist East Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, actively seeking ways to enhance efficiency within the department.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Sterile-processing-technician
UofL
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
EVS Technician
Jewish Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Replaced light bulbs and reported lighting hazards to supervisor.
- Collaborated with other EVS technicians to ensure comprehensive cleaning coverage in all assigned areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, improving overall efficiency and quality of care.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance and reported problems to supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Atherton High School
Louisville, KY06.2018
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multitasking
- High-Level Disinfection
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Steam Sterilization
- Patient and Equipment Transport
- Equipment testing
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Baptist East Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2024
Sterile-processing-technician
UofL
06.2021 - 02.2022
EVS Technician
Jewish Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Atherton High School
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