Lahcen Benyahya
Fargo
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with a proven track record at Sanford Health, enhancing patient safety through meticulous sterilization practices and effective team collaboration. Skilled in steam sterilization and infection control, I successfully improved surgical outcomes and streamlined workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in sterile processing operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Sanford Health
Fargo, ND
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated positive working environment by mentoring new technicians, fostering team-oriented atmosphere.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing sterile, high-quality instruments, directly impacting patient safety and care.
- Played key role in department achieving high marks during external accreditation audits by maintaining exemplary sterilization practices.
- Maintained detailed records of sterilization cycles, contributing to hospital's compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with surgical departments to tailor instrument sets for specific procedures, enhancing surgical efficiency.
- Enhanced team knowledge and compliance with best practices in sterilization through regular training sessions and updates.
- 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.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Developed and maintained medical equipment databases.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with development and coordination of medical equipment inventories.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Dallas, TX
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Improved quality assurance processes by implementing documentation procedures for all stages of the sterilization process.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, coordinating with clinical staff on equipment needs and availability.
- Established constructive relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Optimized inventory management by conducting routine audits, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues promptly.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Increased compliance with infection control standards through regular inspection and maintenance of sterilizers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
- Enhanced departmental performance by actively participating in quality assurance and improvement meetings.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, actively seeking ways to enhance efficiency within the department.
- Assisted in staff development by providing guidance to new team members on proper sterile processing techniques.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by ensuring the consistent provision of high-quality, sterile medical equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.
- Supported surgical teams by responding promptly to last-minute requests and changes, ensuring no delays in surgical procedures.
- Assisted in development of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with latest industry standards and practices.
- Maintained strict adherence to aseptic technique in decontamination process, significantly reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary surgical instruments for variety of procedures.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing changes to sterilization processes that increased efficiency.
- Implemented system for tracking maintenance and repair of surgical instruments, reducing instances of equipment failure.
- Advanced patient safety with rigorous adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of sterilization equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Increased operating room efficiency with organized preparation and timely delivery of sterile supplies.
- Reduced waste and optimized resource use by accurately assessing and preparing exact quantity of required surgical instruments.
- Optimized workflow within sterile processing department, allowing for quicker turnaround times and increased productivity.
Sterile Processing Technician
Children Hospital
Omaha, NE
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Inspected surgical instruments for cleanliness and proper functionality prior to use.
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies, coordinating restocking and organization efforts.
- Trained new staff on sterilization protocols and safety procedures for optimal workflow.
- Assisted in developing process improvements to enhance efficiency in sterile processing operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on sterilization machinery to prevent downtime and ensure reliability.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to meet specific instrument needs during procedures, ensuring readiness.
- Implemented tracking systems for sterilized instruments, improving accountability and traceability within the department.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
MILLER MOTTE COLLEGE
Cary, NC07-2015
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Manual cleaning
- Instrument decontamination
- Recording biologicals
- Equipment testing
- Sterile storage
- Instrument sterilization
- Supply replenishment
- Case cart assembly
- Sterilization techniques
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Computerized tracking
- Infection control
- Picking instruments
- Quality control
- Chemical handling
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Operating room support
- Inventory rotation
- Ordering supplies
- Preventive Maintenance
- Instrumentation knowledge
- Instrument inspection
- Pulling case carts
- Sterility assurance testing
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Author of “[Article Title],” published in [Journal Name] in [Year].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Sanford Health
07.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
03.2021 - 07.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Children Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
MILLER MOTTE COLLEGE