Kenosha Smaw
Winterville,NC
Summary
Attentive Sterile Processing Technician with over 2 years of experience in healthcare. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Experienced in decontaminating, sterilizing and testing medical instruments. Friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
Greenville , NC
12.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
Sterile Processing Technician
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham , NC
03.2023 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
Sterile Processing Technician
Vidant Health
Greenville , NC
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Recorded the results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Host
Vidant Health
Greenville , NC
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Communicated with kitchen staff about cook times to foster customer satisfaction.
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
Packer
Pactiv
Kinston, NC
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Mentored new employees on daily warehouse procedures and answered task-related questions for quick job acclimation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Junius H Rose High School
Greenville, NC06.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Health Information Technology
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NCSkills
- Case cart assembly
- Diagnostic testing
- Computerized tracking
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Decontamination procedures
- Assembling packages
- Sterilization procedures
- Pulling case carts
- Recording test results
- Processing instruments
- Safely disposing of needles
Certification
- BLS Provider|American Heart Association|2023
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician|Health Sterile Processing Association|2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Duke Regional Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Vidant Health
02.2019 - 03.2023
Host
Vidant Health
03.2018 - 02.2019
Packer
Pactiv
08.2017 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Junius H Rose High School
Some College (No Degree) - Health Information Technology
Pitt Community College
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