Kevin Ginn
West Fargo,ND
Summary
Attentive sterile processing technician with several years of experience in healthcare. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Medical Solutions
07.2022 - Current
- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclaves and chemical disinfectants.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Prepared and organized instrument trays for surgical procedures.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Ensured readiness of surgical trays, instrument packs, and sets to facilitate smooth operations.
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies and equipment in the processing area.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to meet their sterilization needs promptly.
- Conducted quality checks on sterilization cycles to ensure compliance with standards.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Documented sterilization processes and maintained accurate records for compliance audits.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
- Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
Phenix City, Alabama
- Sterilized surgical instruments using advanced sterilization equipment.
- Prepared and organized instrument trays for various surgical procedures.
- Conducted quality control checks on all processed items before releasing them back into inventory.
- Inspected and tested sterilization equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Operated autoclave machine to cleanse surgical tools using high-pressure steam sterilizers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GASkills
- Sterilization procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument inspection
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Surgical instrument decontamination
- Instrument sterilization
- Workstation organization
- Sterilizer operation
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Decontamination processes
- Infection prevention
- Chemical disinfectants
- Chemical management
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness
- Equipment monitoring
- Quality management
- Hospital compliance standards
- Safety protocols
- Patient safety protocols
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Equipment testing
- Equipment monitoring
- Equipment calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory management
- Inventory rotation
- Supply replenishment
- Tracking systems
- Managing materials
- Assembling case carts
- Case cart assembly
- Pulling case carts
- Assembling packages
- Assembly and packaging
- Tray preparation
- Instrument storage
- Workflow optimization
- Workstation organization
- Microbiology
- Diagnostic testing
- Recording biologicals
- Recording test results
- Technical writing
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Risk management
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Steam sterilization
- Active listening
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Operating room support
- Decontamination processes
- Supply replenishment
- Quality management
- Steam sterilization
- Delivering equipment
- Instrument sterilization
- Aseptic technique
- Safety protocols
- Recording test results
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Active listening
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Medical Solutions
07.2022 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Columbus Technical College