Kimberly Torrence
Birmingham
Summary
Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician III
Atrium Health Cabarrus
06.2022 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
Sterile Processing Technician III
University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
Sterile Processing Technician II
Sparrow Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
Sterile Processing Technician I
UAB Medicine
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
Tagger
Stryker Sustainability
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Trained to identify every product for sorting by type, size, style, of various medical commodities and barcode tagging to enable inventory control of product received from health care providers.
- Identify new parts or product changes by OEM’s and route to R&D for analysis
- Maintain a clean and safe work station based on 6S standards
- Adhere to Work Instructions, SOP’s, and FDA Guidelines and prepared for audits at
- Maintained an average of 1700 pieces per day with a daily goal of 1600 pieces
Team Leader
MacLellan Integrated Services
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson Olin High School
Birmingham, AL05.2011
Skills
- Registered Central Service Technician Certification
- Processing Instruments
- Computerized Tracking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Managing Materials
- Direct Care Staff Support
- Prepare Surgical Trays
- Equipment Maintenance Procedures
Certification
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician
- BLS
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician III
Atrium Health Cabarrus
06.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician III
University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
01.2022 - 06.2022
Sterile Processing Technician II
Sparrow Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Sterile Processing Technician I
UAB Medicine
08.2019 - 08.2021
Tagger
Stryker Sustainability
05.2017 - 05.2019
Team Leader
MacLellan Integrated Services
08.2015 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Jackson Olin High School
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