Kristina Seymore
York
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 11 years of relevant experience. Seeking to obtain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC
03.2023 - 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.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
Central Sterile Processing Supervisor
OSS Health
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions, providing guidance and leadership.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
OSS Health
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Veterinary Technician
Patton Veterinary Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2018
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kennard-Dale High School
Fawn Grove, PA06.2003
Skills
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Equipment Sterility
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Sterile Processing
- Infection Control Policies
- Service Utilization Improvements
Certification
CRCST, CIS and CHL certifications
Timeline
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC
03.2023 - Current
Central Sterile Processing Supervisor
OSS Health
12.2021 - 01.2023
Central Sterile Processing Technician
OSS Health
03.2018 - 01.2023
Veterinary Technician
Patton Veterinary Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Kennard-Dale High School
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