Mariah Sullivan, CRCST
Escondido,CA
Summary
Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations. Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Ranch And Coast Plastic Surgery
Del Mar, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Materials Management.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Aid in prepping and positioning patients.
- Upload charts into Electronic system.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Occasionally scrub in on cases.
Sterile Processing Technician
Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula, CA
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for making rounds to assure equipment is properly charged for usage.
- Accurately maintains all sterile or clean supplies and issues same to nursing units on request.
- Knowledgeable on Flashing and OneTray procedures.
- I possess the ability to accurately decontaminate, assemble and wrap instruments and trays for sterilizations along with assembling a wide variety of instrument sets, along with keeping log of missing instruments and signing the instrument set list according to protocol.
- Utilize/refer to surgeon preference cards when setting up trays.
- Pull cases and prioritize instrumentation needs based on the surgery schedule.
- Attention to detail while working in decontamination and prep and pack.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Per Diem Sterile Processing Technician
Advanced Surgery Center Of North County
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Store Manager
99 Cents Only Stores
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
03.2008 - 03.2018
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
- Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Performed investigations on market flows to identify seasonal trends and forecast consumer needs.
- Directed merchandising, promotion and brand loyalty efforts for business segment with greatest sales volume
Education
Career Diploma - Sterile Processing
Ashworth College
Online Program08-2020
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High School
Oceanside, CA06-2007
Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Quality Control Analysis
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Computerized Tracking
- Sterility Procedures
- Tool Sterilizing
Certification
- CRCST, IAHCSMM
- BLS/CPR AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTOR
- BLS/CPR AMERICAN RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Ranch And Coast Plastic Surgery
01.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Temecula Valley Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
Per Diem Sterile Processing Technician
Advanced Surgery Center Of North County
02.2021 - 08.2021
Store Manager
99 Cents Only Stores
03.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
03.2008 - 03.2018
Career Diploma - Sterile Processing
Ashworth College
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High School