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Markeeta Harper

Tampa,FL

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa Florida
07.2022 - Current
  • A sterile processing technician regularly performs several duties, including Preparing and delivering clean and sterilized instruments and equipment necessary for medical examinations, surgeries, medical carts and clinical procedures; Sterilizing, wrapping, organizing and preparing medical equipment and surgical instruments into instrument trays for use during clinical procedures. Collecting and manually cleaning used and contaminated medical equipment, supplies and instruments for sorting and decontamination; Preparing and packing decontaminated medical tools and supplies for sterilization; Operating and monitoring sterilization equipment.

Certified Sterile Processing Tech

JAMES A. HALEY VETERANS HOSPITAL
Tampa Florida
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • An sterile processing technician regularly performs several duties, including: Preparing and delivering clean and sterilized instruments and equipment necessary for medical examinations, surgeries, medical carts and clinical procedures; Sterilizing, wrapping, organizing and preparing medical equipment and surgical instruments into instrument trays for use each medical procedure; Collecting and manually cleaning used and contaminated medical equipment, supplies and instruments for sorting and decontamination; Preparing and packing decontaminated medical tools and supplies for sterilization; Operating and monitoring sterilization equipment; Examining supplies meticulously to ensure their cleanliness; Checking and reporting any problems or issues with sterilization equipment to surgeons or supervisors and requesting replacements; .

Sterile Processing Technician II

Good Shepherd Hospital Contract
Oregon
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • This position is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storage and distribution of reusable medical devices and supplies used in patient care
  • Position is also responsible for the assembly and dispatch of surgical case carts
  • Also help turnover OR, help set up the room.
  • Receive trays from Reps
  • Make sure I am accountable sign in and out sheets

Sterile Processing Technician

Coastal Virginia Surgery Center
Newport News
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Follow decontamination guidelines to clean, sterilize and pack surgical equipment
  • Collect used instruments/equipment forward and process them
  • Distribute sterile instruments/equipment
  • Maintain tissue test and temperature control
  • Remove trash
  • Clean/ turnover the O.R/ Procedure room
  • Answer front desk phone
  • Help with cleaning Pacu
  • Accomplishments: Knowing the flow of sterilization
  • Along with working quickly to turnover trays for the next case working in a surgery center setting. Dealing with pressure
  • Skills Used: Customer service, Prioritize, Leadership and understanding
  • Wellness to learn
  • Patience
  • Time management and problem solving
  • Critical thinking and time management along with federal regulations
  • Inventory of trays and stock of supplies
  • Work with outside representative for supplies.

Sterile Processing Technician

Point Of Rocks Surgery Center
Point Of Rocks
10.2015 - 01.2020
  • Follow decontamination guidelines to clean, sterilize and pack surgical equipment. Collect used instruments/equipment forward and process them. Distribute sterile instruments/equipment. Maintain tissue test and temperature control. Remove trash. Clean/ turnover O.R/ Procedure room. Answer front desk phone. Help with cleaning Pacu. Accomplishments Knowing the flow of sterilization. Along with working quickly to turnover trays for the next case working in a surgery center setting and not a hospital. Dealing with pressure. Skills Used Customer service, Prioritize, Leadership and understanding. Wellness to learn. Patience. Time management and problem solving. Critical thinking and time management along with federal regulations. Inventory of trays and stock of supplies. Work with outside representative for supplies.

Sterile Processing Technician

Rush University Medical hospital Aesculap Inc./ Ims
Chicago Illinois
08.2007 - 08.2015
  • Follow decontamination guidelines to clean, sterilize and pack surgical equipment
  • Collect used instruments/equipment forwards and process them
  • Distribute sterile instruments/equipment
  • Pack dressings, linen, and surgical Instruments.

Sterile Processing Tech

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Downers Grove
07.2013 - 11.2014
  • Assist with data entry pertaining to supplies used in dental clinic
  • Responsible for inventory data used to maintain supplies in the dental clinic
  • Stock and sort clinical supplies
  • Operate high-capacity sterilization unit, ultrasonic cleaning units, and instruments washers
  • Clean and lubricate dental hand pieces/accessories, instrument cassettes, and bur blocks
  • Identify instrumentation and monitor all cassettes for completeness of contents
  • Package and wrap pre-sterilized instruments
  • Disinfect mobile carts so that instruments can be transported to clinic dispensaries in a timely manner for all shifts
  • Assist with dental operatory equipment infection control
  • Perform weekly biological testing on all autoclaves equipment
  • Participate in Dental Clinic meetings

Manager in Training

Wilson's Leather
Oakbrook Terrace
07.2006 - 12.2007
  • Manage the store, 2 permanent 5 seasonal sales associates
  • Handle all in-store promotional setups
  • Increased sales 18% through outstanding customer service.

Retention Specialist

Comcast Cable
Oakbrook Terrace
10.2000 - 07.2006
  • Managed a high volume workload in the call center for cable television hsi, telephone, sales and handle customer inquiries, complaints billing questions and payment along with services request
  • Assist with problem resolution of customer complaints.

Customer Service Specialist/Cashier

Exceptional News & Gifts
Chicago Illinois
06.1997 - 11.1999

Helping customers locate product, handled cash, light office duties, and inventory

  • Processed receiving and shipping and receiving orders, and store key holder with opening and closing responsibility.

Education

A.A.S. in Technology - Surgical Technology

Brown Mackie College
Merrillville, IN
05.2008

Skills

  • Sterilization
  • Wrapping and sterilizing (9 years)
  • Assembly
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Attention to Detail
  • Surgical Instrument Processor Certification
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Sterile Storage
  • Problem-Solving
  • Instrument Tracking Systems
  • Managing materials
  • Cultural Awareness

Timeline

Certified Sterile Processing Tech

JAMES A. HALEY VETERANS HOSPITAL
12.2022 - 07.2023

Sterile Processing Technician II

Good Shepherd Hospital Contract
07.2022 - 10.2022

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Moffitt Cancer Center
07.2022 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician

Coastal Virginia Surgery Center
01.2020 - 07.2022

Sterile Processing Technician

Point Of Rocks Surgery Center
10.2015 - 01.2020

Sterile Processing Tech

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY
07.2013 - 11.2014

Sterile Processing Technician

Rush University Medical hospital Aesculap Inc./ Ims
08.2007 - 08.2015

Manager in Training

Wilson's Leather
07.2006 - 12.2007

Retention Specialist

Comcast Cable
10.2000 - 07.2006

Customer Service Specialist/Cashier

Exceptional News & Gifts
06.1997 - 11.1999

A.A.S. in Technology - Surgical Technology

Brown Mackie College
Markeeta Harper