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Yvonne Young

Hackensack,NJ

Summary

Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician and Certified Registered Central Service Technician with expertise in sterilization, decontamination, and preparation of surgical instruments. Demonstrates proficiency in Dynamic Air Sterilization and both low and high-temperature sterilization methods, ensuring compliance with hospital regulations. Recognized for maintaining rigorous safety standards and meticulous attention to detail, contributing to optimal patient outcomes. Seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic healthcare environment that values quality and precision.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Central Sterile Processing Technician

The valley hospital
Paramus, NJ
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
  • Participated in regular team meetings in order to discuss process improvements related to Central Processing Units.
  • Trained new personnel on the use of CPU hardware and software applications as well as best practices for troubleshooting common issues.
  • Labeled and maintained inventory, submitted requisitions, collected and distributed instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
  • Verified proper equipment functionality and repaired or replaced and removed defective equipment.
  • Coordinated with supply chain to ensure timely availability of materials.
  • Performed quality control tests to ensure products meet specifications.

CNA (certified nursing assistant)

Care one LLC
Hackensack, NJ
03.2023 - Current
  • Turning or moving patients
  • Gathering medical supplies
  • Stocking supplies
  • Feeding patients, and documenting their food and liquid intake.
  • Using a variety of medical equipment such as blood pressure machine to check patient’s vital signs and heart rate
  • Answering patients calls
  • Assist with some medical procedures.
  • Helps patients with direct health care need

Sterile Processing Technician Intern

Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, NJ
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Training includes: decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging, and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments or devices in a health care facility that are essential for patient safety
  • Delivered, picked up, cleaned, and decontaminated surgical instruments and trays
  • Cleaned and wrapped lenses, cameras, scopes, and basins
  • Operated ultrasonic washers, Autoclaves, and Sterrad machines
  • Tested laparoscopic instruments
  • Answered phone calls from the Operating Room and filled requests for supplies
  • Received, sorted, processed, assembled and sterilized surgical instruments and patient care equipment
  • Prepared case carts and exchange carts
  • Operated both high and low temperature sterilization machines
  • Trays assembled included: OB/GYN, Laparoscopic, Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Regular Hysterectomy, Dentals, Major and Minor, Orthopedic, ACL, D&C, Total Hip, Craniotomy, Cardiovascular, and Myringotomy

Education

Certificate - Central Sterile Processing Technician

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
07.2022

Certification

  • IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), 07/22, 123456, Provisional (pending administrative upload through IAHCSMM)
  • American Heart Association – BLS (CPR/AED), 05/24

Clinicalrotation

Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, NJ, Sterile Processing Technician Intern, 01/22, 04/22, 400, Decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging, and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments or devices., Delivered, picked up, cleaned, and decontaminated surgical instruments and trays., Cleaned and wrapped lenses, cameras, scopes, and basins., Operated ultrasonic washers, Autoclaves, and Sterrad machines., Tested laparoscopic instruments., Answered phone calls from the Operating Room and filled requests for supplies., Received, sorted, processed, assembled and sterilized surgical instruments and patient care equipment., Prepared case carts and exchange carts., Operated both high and low temperature sterilization machines.

Timeline

Central Sterile Processing Technician

The valley hospital
03.2024 - Current

CNA (certified nursing assistant)

Care one LLC
03.2023 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician Intern

Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2022 - 04.2022

Certificate - Central Sterile Processing Technician

Bergen Community College
Yvonne Young