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Latisha Moore

Cherry Valley,IL

Summary

Skilled Sterile Processing Technician with significant experience in the field. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures, infection control standards, and equipment operation. Strengths include strong organization skills, ability to work under pressure, and keen attention to detail. Previous roles have showcased ability to maintain a sterile environment crucial for patient safety and successful medical procedures.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician

Beth Isreal Medical Center
Burlington, MA
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
  • Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
  • Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.

Sterile Processing Technician

MercyHealth Hospital
Janesville , WI
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
  • Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
  • Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
  • Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
  • Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.

Endoscopy Technician

Javon Bea MercyHealth Hospital
Rockford, IL
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
  • Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
  • Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
  • Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.

Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension St. Vincent
Fishers, IN
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
  • Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
  • Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
  • Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
  • Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.

Sterile Processing Technician

Oaklawn Hospital
Marshall, MI
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
  • Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
  • Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
  • Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
  • Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
  • Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
  • Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
  • Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
  • Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
  • Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.

Sterile Processing Technician

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Rockford, IL
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
  • Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
  • Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
  • Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.

Sterile Processing Technician

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Madison, WI
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
  • Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
  • Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
  • Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
  • Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
  • Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
  • Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
  • Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
  • Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance - Finance

Rasmussen University
Rockford, IL
11-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL
11.2011

High School Diploma -

West Burlington High School
West Burlington, IA
05.2011

Skills

  • Decontamination and sanitation
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Case cart assembly
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Pulling case carts
  • Processing instruments
  • Infection Control
  • Assembly and packaging
  • Recording test results
  • Maintaining quality assurance standards
  • Colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures
  • Room preparation
  • Patient Positioning

Certification

  • BLS
  • HSPA Certification CRCST

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician

Beth Isreal Medical Center
06.2024 - 10.2024

Sterile Processing Technician

MercyHealth Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024

Endoscopy Technician

Javon Bea MercyHealth Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024

Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension St. Vincent
02.2023 - 05.2023

Sterile Processing Technician

Oaklawn Hospital
12.2022 - 02.2023

Sterile Processing Technician

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2021 - 09.2022

Sterile Processing Technician

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor's Degree in Finance - Finance

Rasmussen University

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Rockford Career College

High School Diploma -

West Burlington High School
Latisha Moore