Melinda Powell
Blacksburg,SC
Summary
Experienced Certified Sterile Processing Technician with expertise in Steris System One E and a strong track record of collaboration. Skilled in sterilization techniques and instrument inspection, ensuring regulatory compliance. Achieved notable reduction in equipment processing time through innovative workflow improvements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
VA Hospital
Oklahoma City, City
05.2023 - Current
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Maintained records of instrument processing, including tracking and logging data into a computerized system.
- Received and verified orders for sterile supplies, ensuring accuracy of items requested.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Responded promptly to requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures when additional sterile supplies were needed.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
TRAVELER CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Sequoia Hospital
Redwood City, CA
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: (Level II Trauma 189-beds)
- Under general supervision, this position decontaminates, disinfects, assembles, packages, stores and issues medical and surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment in accordance with policies and industry best practices and standards
- Fulfillment of the job duties requires access to medication storage areas
- This role will test sensitive instruments to make sure they are ready for high-level disinfection and sterilization process and will assist with basic troubleshooting of equipment used with flexible endoscopes
- (Level II Trauma 189-beds)
CERTIFIED REGISTERED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN II
Medical University South Carolina Hospital
Charleston, SC
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: (Level I Trauma 700-beds)
- The Sterile Processing Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager and under the general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Sterile Processing Technician II performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, and decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements
- This position will also function as a preceptor to new hires
- Work involves close adherence to departmental, hospital and regulatory agency compliance to policies and procedures
- Must be able to maintain all appropriate records and documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
- (Level I Trauma 700-beds)
Certified Sterile Processing Technician II
St. Anthony Hospital
Lakewood, CO
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: (Level I Trauma 593-beds)
- Performs instrument and equipment decontamination and cleaning following IFUs while having the ability to disassemble items before choosing the appropriate cleaning method
- Performs visual inspection of instruments and equipment prior to appropriate assembly and packaging of instruments or equipment
- Performs appropriate sterilization/high-level disinfection of instruments and equipment based on IFUs while inspecting and ensuring all external indicators, filters and labels are appropriate
- Performs routine cleaning and sterilizer testing including biological monitoring, leak testing, and bowie dick tests as appropriate
- Documents work performed utilizing instrument tracking software/paper documentation as required
- The scope of the job requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action
- (Level I Trauma 593-beds)
(Agency) Certified Sterile Processing Technician II
Medical University South Carolina Hospital
Charleston, SC
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: (Level I Trauma 700-beds)
- The Sterile Processing Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager and under the general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Sterile Processing Technician II performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, and decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements
- This position will also function as a preceptor to new hires
- Work involves close adherence to departmental, hospital and regulatory agency compliance to policies and procedures
- Must be able to maintain all appropriate records and documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
- (Level I Trauma 700-beds)
CERTIFIED REGISTERED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN II
UC Health
Aurora, CO
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: (Level I Trauma 698-beds)
- Responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment
- As an SPD Tech, your role will be to ensure the client satisfaction while also adhering to the highest quality and compliance standards
- You'll prepare surgical trays and supplies in a safe and cost-effective manner using established policies and procedures
- Our preferred Sterile Processing Tech SPD Tech candidate takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized facility and works well as part of a team
- Sterile Processing Technician SPD Tech Responsibilities:
- Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, and endoscopes in accordance with Manufacturer's Instructions For Use (MIFU)
- Sterile Processing Tech provides supplies as needed for surgical procedures
- Inspect, package, and reassemble surgical instruments and trays according to established priority
- SPD Tech manages quality control testing and monitors the sterilization of equipment, maintaining the records, preparation, and dispatch of surgical cases
- Supply and Equipment Tech must practice High-Level Disinfection, Pre-Vacuum Sterilization, Gravity Displacement Sterilization, and Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma Sterilization techniques in accordance with MIFUs
- Assure that the standards of operation of the department comply with the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the state Department of Health, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies
- SPD Tech dispenses products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies
- Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray
- Sterile Processing Tech obtains, completes, and submits all forms to verify appropriate work assignments
- Sterile Processing Tech must have knowledge of surgical instrumentation and the ability to assemble surgical trays with a count sheet
- (Level I Trauma 698-beds)
Education
Associates of Applied Sciences - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
Decatur, GeorgiaRegistered Endoscopic Reprocessor -
Allied Health Institute of Technology
Towson, MDRegistered Central Sterile Technician -
UC Health Hospital
Aurora, COSkills
- Steris System One E
- Steris Washers/Disinfectors
- Belimed Washers/Disinfectors
- Belimed Sterilizers
- ASP Sterrad
- 3m Biological
- Sterrad Velocity Biological
- Aesculap Laparoscopic Instruments
- Jarit Integra Laparoscopic Instruments
- Intuitive Surgical Davinci Instruments
- Trophon High-Levell Disinfection
- Microsoft Office
- Meditech
- Epic
- Microsystems SPM
- Censitrac
- Impress
- Sterilization techniques
- Assembly and packaging
- Sterilization procedures
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Tray preparation
- Assembling packages
- Instrument storage
- Recording biologicals
- Instrument inspection
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Processing instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- Recording test results
Certification
- IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician
- IAHCSMM Certified Endoscopic Reprocessor in pursuit 2022
- American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, BLS
- CRCST
- CER
References
- David Scruggs, Director, 443-565-0226, Allied Health Institute of Technology, advisor@ahiotech.com
- Thomas Sharp, Manager, 510-364-6104, Sequoia Hospital
Professionalaccomplishments
- 2017, IAHCSMM Registered Central Sterile Technician
- 2022, HSPA Registered Endoscopic Reprocessor
Highlightsofexpertise
- Steris System One E
- Steris Washers/Disinfectors
- Belimed Washers/Disinfectors
- Belimed Sterilizers
- ASP Sterrad
- 3m Biological
- Sterrad Velocity Biological
- Aesculap Laparoscopic Instruments
- Jarit Integra Laparoscopic Instruments
- Intuitive Surgical Davinci Instruments
- Trophon High-Levell Disinfection
- Microsoft Office
- Meditech
- Epic
- Microsystems SPM
- Censitrac
- Impress
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
VA Hospital
05.2023 - Current
TRAVELER CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Sequoia Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Sterile Processing Technician II
St. Anthony Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2021
CERTIFIED REGISTERED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN II
Medical University South Carolina Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2022
(Agency) Certified Sterile Processing Technician II
Medical University South Carolina Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
CERTIFIED REGISTERED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN II
UC Health
10.2017 - 01.2020
- IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician
- IAHCSMM Certified Endoscopic Reprocessor in pursuit 2022
- American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, BLS
- CRCST
- CER
Associates of Applied Sciences - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
Registered Endoscopic Reprocessor -
Allied Health Institute of Technology
Registered Central Sterile Technician -
UC Health Hospital
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