Kimmie Crowder
Macon,GA
Summary
Dynamic Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at Piedmont Hospital, excelling in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments. Proven track record of enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency through meticulous inventory management and collaboration with surgical teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of compliance and quality in sterile processing environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Piedmont Hospital Traveler
Cartersville, GA
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Proficient in equipment documentation, biological indicators, bowi dick test, chemical indicators, gas (ETO) testing/monitoring, gravity displacement autoclave, high speed prevaccum sterilization, immediate use steam sterilization, steam sterilization, testing/ monitoring, steris testing/monitoring, sterrad testing/monitoring, HIPPA guidelines, infection control, JACHO guidelines, OSHA guidelines, personal protective equipment /donning and disposal, maintain the cleaning of sterilization equipment, and managing biohazard waste.
- Knowledgeable in working on several trays such as bariatric, cardiac, dental, ear/nose/throat, endoscopy, general, implant, laparoscopic, neurological, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, ortho/total joint, orthopedic, plastics, podiatry, robotics, transplant, trauma, loaner consignment/( in house trays), urology, vascular,and loaner trays.
- Expertise in reprocessing flexible endoscopes, ERCP scopes, TEE probes, bronchoscope, uteroscope, colonoscope, cystoscope, instrument picking, organizing trays, peel packing, tray assembly, wrapping trays, containerizing trays, sterile storage regulations, cleaning equipment ( crash carts, IV pumps, PCA pumps), detergent use and refills, high level disinfection, manual cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning/use, and use of washers.
Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC Traveler
Hanover, PA
11.2022 - 05.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Moffitt Cancer Center Traveler
Tampa, FL
02.2022 - 11.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Mercy Hospital Traveler
Coon Rapids, MN
11.2021 - 02.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Traveler
Cincinnati, OH
05.2021 - 11.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Traveler
Chicago, IL
02.2021 - 04.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital Traveler
Lebanon, PA
04.2020 - 01.2021
Education
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
Pasadena, MD06-1992
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Sterile storage
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Piedmont Hospital Traveler
05.2023 - 09.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC Traveler
11.2022 - 05.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Moffitt Cancer Center Traveler
02.2022 - 11.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Mercy Hospital Traveler
11.2021 - 02.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Traveler
05.2021 - 11.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Traveler
02.2021 - 04.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital Traveler
04.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School