Kelly Mickles
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Quality-focused Sterile Processing Technician trained in cleaning, decontamination, and repackaging. Supports fast-paced, patient-centered work with expert sterilization. Well-versed in blood, bodily fluid, and infectious disease protection. Attentive Sterile Processing Technician with 0ver 25 years of experience in healthcare. Twelve of those years working in the Sterile Processing Department before obtaining my CRCST in 2019. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
Sterile Processing Tech ( Travel)
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Bon Secours Offsite Reprocessing Center
Richmond, VA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Sterile Processing Tech (Travel)
Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
Sterile Processing Tech (Travel)
VCU MEDICAL CENTER MAIN HOSPITAL, University Hospital
Richmond, VA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Tampa General
Tampa, FL
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Maintained records of instrument processing, including tracking and logging data into a computerized system.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Operated autoclave machine to cleanse surgical tools using high-pressure steam sterilizers.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Howard County General
Columbia, Maryland
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Collected soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas and safely transported for sterilization
- Set up trays based on surgeons' instructions and typical needs of each procedure
- Kept ready stock of available items for OR based on schedule by effectively organizing time, equipment, and supplies
- Completed thorough sterilizations using multiple methods, including autoclave, vpro and sterrad equipment
- Prepared trays for complex specialized procedures such as open heart, transplant, and major orthopedic surgeries
- Verified proper functioning of equipment with routine inspections and tests
- Minimized infection risk by following proper aseptic techniques when cleaning and sanitizing equipment and instruments
- Identified leaks, worn parts, and malfunctions by regularly inspecting equipment
- Assembled surgical instrument trays, frequently creating customized arrangements for special requests
- Tracked activities meticulously to maintain compliant records of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization activities
- Supported medical teams by keeping crash carts and supplies well-stocked.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Centra Health
Lynchburg, Virginia
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Collected soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas and safely transported for sterilization
- Kept ready stock of available items for OR based on schedule by effectively organizing time, equipment, and supplies
- Minimized infection risk by following proper aseptic techniques when cleaning and sanitizing equipment and instruments
- Verified proper functioning of equipment with routine inspections and tests
- Completed thorough sterilizations using multiple methods, including Autoclave, VPro, and Sterrad Equipment
- Prepared trays for complex specialized procedures such as open heart, transplant, and major orthopedic surgeries
- Identified leaks, worn parts, and malfunctions by regularly inspecting equipment
- Assembled surgical instrument trays, frequently creating customized arrangements for special requests
- Supported medical teams by keeping crash carts and supplies well-stocked
- Kept supplies within appropriate levels to meet expected demands
- Tracked activities meticulously to maintain compliant records of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization activities.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Geisinger Hospital
Danville, Pennsylvania
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Collected soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas and safely transported for sterilization
- Set up trays based on surgeons' instructions and typical needs of each procedure
- Maintained equipment performance with regular upkeep and basic repairs
- Verified proper functioning of equipment with routine inspections and tests
- Completed thorough sterilizations using multiple methods, including Autoclave, VPro, and Sterrad Equipment
- Minimized infection risk by following proper aseptic techniques when cleaning and sanitizing equipment and instruments
- Prepared trays for complex specialized procedures such as open heart, transplant, and major orthopedic surgeries
- Assembled surgical instrument trays, frequently creating customized arrangements for special requests
- Identified leaks, worn parts, and malfunctions by regularly inspecting equipment
- Supported medical teams by keeping crash carts and supplies well-stocked
- Maintained detailed records of inventory, equipment use, and supply restocks for [Type] facilities
- Kept supplies within appropriate levels to meet expected demands
- Tracked activities meticulously to maintain compliant records of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization activities.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Johnston Willis Hospital
Richmond, Virginia
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Kept ready stock of available items for OR based on schedule by effectively organizing time, equipment, and supplies
- Set up trays based on surgeons' instructions and typical needs of each procedure
- Collected soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas and safely transported for sterilization
- Maintained equipment performance with regular upkeep and basic repairs
- Minimized infection risk by following proper aseptic techniques when cleaning and sanitizing equipment and instruments
- Verified proper functioning of equipment with routine inspections and tests
- Prepared trays for complex specialized procedures such as open heart, transplant, and major orthopedic surgeries
- Completed thorough sterilizations using multiple methods, including Autoclaves, Vpro and Sterrad Equipment
- Supported medical teams by keeping crash carts and supplies well-stocked
- Kept supplies within appropriate levels to meet expected demands
- Identified leaks, worn parts, and malfunctions by regularly inspecting equipment
- Detected malfunctions and verified equipment operation by monitoring gauges
- Assembled surgical instrument trays, frequently creating customized arrangements for special requests
- Tracked activities meticulously to maintain compliant records of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization activities.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Chippenham Hospital
Richmond, Virginia
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Kept ready stock of available items for OR based on schedule by effectively organizing time, equipment, and supplies
- Collected soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas and safely transported for sterilization
- Minimized infection risk by following proper aseptic techniques when cleaning and sanitizing equipment and instruments
- Prepared trays for complex specialized procedures such as open heart, transplant, and major orthopedic surgeries
- Completed thorough sterilizations using multiple methods, including Autoclave, VPro and Sterrad Equipment
- Verified proper functioning of equipment with routine inspections and tests
- Detected malfunctions and verified equipment operation by monitoring gauges
- Tracked activities meticulously to maintain compliant records of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization activities
- Supported medical teams by keeping crash carts and supplies well-stocked
- Kept supplies within appropriate levels to meet expected demands
- Assembled surgical instrument trays, frequently creating customized arrangements for special requests.
Education
Digital and Professional Education Diploma -
Purdue University
11.2015
Certificate of Completion -
Virginia School for Nurse Aides
03.2015
Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma -
Bucks County Community College
11.1999
Skills
- Quality-focused
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Cleaning
- Decontamination
- Repackaging
- Sterilization
- Blood
- Bodily fluid
- Infectious disease protection
- Tray preparation
- Assembly Instrument decontamination
- Assembling Case Carts
- Code Carts
- Endoscope reprocessing
- Equipment testing
- Recordkeeping
- Documentation
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Processing instruments
- Sterilization procedures
- Instrument Sterilization
- Computerized tracking
- Case cart assembly
- Decontamination procedures
- Quality Control
- Sterilization techniques
- Recording test results
- Pulling case carts
- Aseptic technique
- Chemical Handling
- Infection Control
- Assembling packages
- Managing materials
Certification
- CRCST IAHCSMM/HSPA ..EXPIRATION 07/31/2024
- BLS EXPIRATION 12/31/2025
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Mary Washington Hospital
09.2023 - 07.2024
Sterile Processing Tech ( Travel)
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Bon Secours Offsite Reprocessing Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Sterile Processing Tech (Travel)
Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
Sterile Processing Tech (Travel)
VCU MEDICAL CENTER MAIN HOSPITAL, University Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Tampa General
05.2021 - 09.2021
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Howard County General
12.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)
Centra Health
08.2020 - 11.2020
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Geisinger Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Johnston Willis Hospital
10.2017 - 04.2019
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Chippenham Hospital
12.2015 - 06.2016
Digital and Professional Education Diploma -
Purdue University
Certificate of Completion -
Virginia School for Nurse Aides
Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma -
Bucks County Community College
- CRCST IAHCSMM/HSPA ..EXPIRATION 07/31/2024
- BLS EXPIRATION 12/31/2025
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