MARQUES JACKSON
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced in utilizing sterilization techniques critical to maintaining a safe clinical environment, ensuring all instruments meet stringent cleanliness standards through decontamination procedures. Possessing extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and best practices in infection control, this professional in the healthcare field has expertise in sterile processing and infection prevention. Recognized for effective management of instrument sterilization and commitment to strict hygiene standards, this valued team member consistently adapts to changing priorities and delivers reliable results. With a strong focus on patient safety and quality care, experienced in assembling carts, selecting instruments and supplies for procedures, performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies, and managing records. Dedication to working quickly and accurately contributes to maintaining efficient facility operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
07.2022 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, actively seeking ways to enhance efficiency within the department.
- Improved quality assurance processes by implementing documentation procedures for all stages of the sterilization process.
Package Handler
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Philadelphia, PA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided support with Packages being shipped in and out of the warehouse
- Loading and Unloading Trucks in an organized manner
- Scanned Packages for markings
Camp Counselor
Family Over Everything Basketball Camp
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided supervision and directed the daily activities for teenage children
- Encouraged positivity in all activities
- Established positive relationships with parents, administrators and co-counselors
Personal Caregiver
BrightStar
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Provided daily, in-home assistance to elderly clients, with preparing meals, personal grooming and light housekeeping tasks
- Provided companionship to the client through conversation, playing board games and watching various television programs
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided supervision and directed the daily activities for children, ages 10 to 14
- Encouraged positivity in all activities
- Established positive relationships with parents, administrators and co-counselors
Sales Associate
Target Corporation
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Operated the cash register to properly ring up store merchandise for purchase
- Maintain accurate accounting of the register
- Effectively handled customer care issues
- Met and exceeded the corporation’s goal for the Target Rewards card membership
Education
B.S. - Sports And Fitness Administration
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
05.2019
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2016
general education diploma -
bonner/predergast high school
05.2015
Skills
- Highly Motivated
- Efficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Conflict management
- Music production
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical Thinking
- Certified registered central service technician (CRCST)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workstation organization
- Assembly and packaging
- Sterilizer operation
- Assembling packages
- Instrumentation knowledge
- Workflow optimization
- Quality assurance
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Picking instruments
- Case cart assembly
- Manual cleaning
- Recording biologicals
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Cooper University Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Package Handler
United Parcel Service (UPS)
06.2020 - 08.2020
Camp Counselor
Family Over Everything Basketball Camp
07.2019 - 08.2019
Personal Caregiver
BrightStar
01.2019 - 02.2019
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2018 - 08.2018
Sales Associate
Target Corporation
06.2016 - 08.2016
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
general education diploma -
bonner/predergast high school
B.S. - Sports And Fitness Administration
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania