La'Feena Johnson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
11.2025 - Current
- Oversaw sterilization processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on proper equipment usage and procedures.
- Streamlined inventory management, reducing supply shortages and improving workflow efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance instrument reprocessing accuracy.
- Analyzed processing workflows, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
Penn Medicine
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
Sterile Processing Technician
Cooper Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with surgical departments to tailor instrument sets for specific procedures, enhancing surgical efficiency.
- Maintained strict adherence to aseptic technique in decontamination process, significantly reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Contributed to significant reductions in cross-contamination incidents through meticulous execution of decontamination protocols.
- Ensured compliance with industry sterilization standards by meticulously cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Optimized workflow within sterile processing department, allowing for quicker turnaround times and increased productivity.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Teacher Assistant
Philadelphia Technical Training Institute
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Assist the Lead Teacher in developing, planning, and carrying out daily activities and lesson plans, Direct activities of classroom assistants, Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process, Set up necessary material for classes
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
Education
Agora Cyber Charter
Philadelphia, PA6 2017
CRCST -
Philadelphia Technical Training Institute
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Problem Management
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Sterilization procedures
Personal Information
Certification
CRCST
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
11.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Penn Medicine
07.2024 - 10.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
Cooper Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2024
Teacher Assistant
Philadelphia Technical Training Institute
10.2019 - 08.2020
Agora Cyber Charter
CRCST -
Philadelphia Technical Training Institute