Lucinda Harris
South Holland,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 20 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician II
Insight Global
04.2024 - Current
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Sterile Processing Technician II
MacNeal Hospital
11.2017 - Current
- Assemble instrumentation for sterilization, decontaminate used instruments and equipment
- Reprocess by utilizing steam sterilization
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
Sterile Processing Technician II
MedStaff Alternatives Healthcare Agency
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
Sterile Processing Technician II
University of Chicago Medical Center
12.2005 - 02.2014
- Process surgical instrumentation for sterilization; utilize sterile storage to acquire supplies needed for surgical cases; operate steam, gas, and chemical sterilizers; manage computer system; and keep accurate records.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
First Assist, Inc.
09.2003 - 12.2005
- Decontamination of surgical instrument trays; maintenance of surgical equipment; surgical instrumentation assembly
- Received and verify deliveries of loaner trays and equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Education
Advanced Certificate in Surgical Technology -
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL06.2003
Certificate of Completion in Medical Billing - undefined
West Side Learning Center
03.2002
Skills
- Sterilization
- Sterile Processing
- Computerized tracking
- Instrument Sterilization
- Diagnostic Testing
- Case cart assembly
- Sterilization procedures
- Decontamination procedures
- Quality Control
- Preventive Maintenance
- Completing diagnostic tests
Certification
Sterile Processing CBSPD Certification
Additional Information
- Qualifications
- Self-motivated and goal oriented individual who is able to work independently with accuracy and confidence.
- Hardworking and dedicated team player who has the ability to multitask with proficiency.
- Highly trained in Sterile Processing, Operating Room practices, and Sterile Storage.
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician II
Insight Global
04.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician II
MedStaff Alternatives Healthcare Agency
10.2021 - 04.2024
Sterile Processing Technician II
MacNeal Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician II
University of Chicago Medical Center
12.2005 - 02.2014
Sterile Processing Technician
First Assist, Inc.
09.2003 - 12.2005
Advanced Certificate in Surgical Technology -
Malcolm X College
Certificate of Completion in Medical Billing - undefined
West Side Learning Center