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Le'Kelsha Kelly

BESSEMER,AL

Summary

Motivated and Attentive Certified Sterile Processing Technician adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Excited to bring 16 year background to growing organization. Good Communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Grandview Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
  • Implemented quality control measures that significantly reduced instances of contaminated or damaged instruments reaching the operating room.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of advances in sterilization technology, sharing insights with colleagues to promote best practices within the department.
  • Led a team of technicians, providing guidance and mentorship to improve overall performance and productivity within the department.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of required instruments, resulting in reduced surgery delays.
  • Identified areas for improvement in sterile processing operations, proposing actionable solutions that led to increased efficiency and cost savings.
  • Increased efficiency in the sterile processing department by implementing improved workflow processes and training procedures.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

OrthoSouth Surgery Center
Germantown, TN
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
  • Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
  • Supported operational excellence by accurately assembling instrument trays according to procedure-specific requirements.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Our Lady of Lakes
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
  • Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
  • Enhanced department efficiency with thorough inspection and functionality testing of surgical instruments.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Cook County Hospital
Chicago, IL
11.2020 - 12.2020

Assist Hospital during Strike

  • Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
  • Reduced the risk of infection by strictly adhering to established guidelines for decontamination procedures.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

University Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Ochsner Health System
New Orleans, LA
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

UNIVERSITY MEDICALCENTER
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HOSPITAL
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

OSCHNER HOSPTIAL
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
  • Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Mercy Hospital
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
  • Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
  • Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Provided exceptional service to healthcare providers by promptly responding to requests for additional instrumentation or supplies during surgery.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.

Travel Sterile Processing Technician

FROEDTERT HOSPITAL
Milwaukee, WI
01.2016 - 09.2016
  • Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.

Sterile Processing Technician

IMS/ STERIS
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • 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.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.

Sterile Processing Technician

St. Vincent's Health System
Birmingham, AL
06.2005 - 01.2014
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • 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.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
  • Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL

High School Diploma -

JESS LANIER HIGH SCHOOL
Bessemer, AL
2001

Skills

  • MCKESSON
  • EPIC
  • MICROSOFT WORD
  • ONE SOURCE
  • CENSTRIACT
  • EASYLINK
  • WINDOWS
  • GOOGLE CHROME
  • INTERNET EXPLORER
  • IMPRESS
  • T-DOC
  • ULTIPR0
  • Email
  • INTERNET EXPLORER
  • WINDOWS
  • MICROSOFT WORD
  • NURSING
  • STERILE PROCESSING
  • SUPERVISING
  • SURGERY
  • Telephone
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Computerized tracking
  • Case cart assembly
  • Decontamination and sanitation
  • Processing instruments
  • Assembling packages
  • Pulling case carts
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Recording test results

Certification

CBSPD

Timeline

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Grandview Medical Center
09.2021 - Current

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

OrthoSouth Surgery Center
05.2021 - 08.2021

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Our Lady of Lakes
01.2021 - 04.2021

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Cook County Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2020

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

University Alabama At Birmingham
08.2019 - 10.2020

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Ochsner Health System
08.2018 - 08.2019

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

UNIVERSITY MEDICALCENTER
01.2018 - 08.2018

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HOSPITAL
03.2017 - 12.2017

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

OSCHNER HOSPTIAL
01.2017 - 03.2017

Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Mercy Hospital
09.2016 - 12.2016

Travel Sterile Processing Technician

FROEDTERT HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 09.2016

Sterile Processing Technician

IMS/ STERIS
01.2014 - 11.2016

Sterile Processing Technician

St. Vincent's Health System
06.2005 - 01.2014

Some College (No Degree) -

T.A. Lawson State Community College

High School Diploma -

JESS LANIER HIGH SCHOOL
Le'Kelsha Kelly