Matthew Evans
Columbia,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with a strong background in quality assurance and employee training. Expertise in optimizing workflows and maintaining sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and efficiency in supply management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
INTEGRIS Health Edmond
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12.2025 - Current
- Supervised sterile processing team to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Trained staff on proper sterilization techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high processing standards.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of instruments.
- Conducted regular inspections of processing areas to uphold cleanliness standards.
- Implemented new policies and procedures related to sterile processing to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
- Managed daily operations of the sterile processing department, including staffing, scheduling and inventory management.
- Maintained a positive working environment by addressing issues promptly between staff members or customers.
Sterile Processing Technician
MUSC Northeast
Columbia, SC
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Processed and sterilized surgical instruments following established protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely delivery of sterile instruments.
- Trained new staff on sterilization techniques and safety procedures.
- Monitored sterilization cycles to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Documented sterilization processes accurately for regulatory compliance.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
Lead Medical Supply/QA 2nd Shift GS-7
Wm Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
Columbia, USA
02.2013 - 06.2025
- Makes daily inspections of the Sterile Supply Inventory areas to ensure correct packaging, proper storing, lot numbers, event related dates, and the FIFO system is being utilized.
- Monitored daily records of sterilizing equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure proper sterilization of goods.
- Inspected supply area in OR to uphold correct supply levels and ensure timely replenishment.
- Manage workflow and place employees where needed in designated areas.
- Established and maintained employee duty assignments to ensure adequate coverage and adjusted workflow to meet changing demands of section.
- Provided employee counseling and assistance for minor personnel problems and work-related difficulties.
- Reviewed work in progress and upon completion, taking necessary corrective actions to promote accuracy and adherence to procedures.
- Formulates and implements training plans for the SPS section to broaden employees' skills by cross-training when appropriate.
- Required to establish, maintain, and report monthly all records of Bacteriological Test results, preventative maintenance and sterilization tests in accordance with VA policy.
- Contacts reps with any conflicting problems pertaining to loaner trays that have come into the facility.
- Possess sufficient knowledge to develop and implement methods and procedures to operate decontamination and sterilization equipment including but not limited to: cart washers ultra-sonic, sonic irrigators, washer/disinfectors, scope processors, steam autoclaves, ETO sterilizers and Hydrogen Peroxide sterilizers.
Lead Medical Supply 3rd shift GS-7
Wm Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
Columbia, USA
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Supervised 3rd shift, overseeing operations and enforcing disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Trained shift employees on new instrumentation in SPS department to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Reprocessed ending OR instrumentation from 2nd shift and all dental instrumentation for the next day.
- Reported departmental mishaps to supervisors to facilitate timely resolutions.
- Confirmed proper incubation of tests to ensure readiness for the next day.
- Kept and closed out sterilization logs at the end of the night.
Education
Operating Room Specialist Course - Medical Technology
US Army
Fort Sam Houston, TX08-1987
General Medical Orientation - Medical Technology
US Army
Fort Sam Houston, TX04-1987
High School Diploma -
Park View High School
South Hill, VA06-1981
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Sterilization techniques
- Equipment calibration
- Inventory management
- Supply chain management
- Workflow optimization
- Employee training
References
- Veronica Bouttry, Supervisor, Dorn VA Medical Center, (478) 595-0463
- Ravenell Bright, Assistant Chief, Dorn VA Medical Center, (803) 269-7970
- Tim Story, Manager, Central Processing, MUSC Midlands, (803) 210-8111
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
INTEGRIS Health Edmond
12.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
MUSC Northeast
07.2025 - 12.2025
Lead Medical Supply/QA 2nd Shift GS-7
Wm Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
02.2013 - 06.2025
Lead Medical Supply 3rd shift GS-7
Wm Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
10.2012 - 02.2013
Operating Room Specialist Course - Medical Technology
US Army
General Medical Orientation - Medical Technology
US Army
High School Diploma -
Park View High School