Melissa Avellino
Prospect Park,PA
Summary
Sterile Processing Technician with almost 2 years experience at Level 1 Trauma Penn Presbyterian Hospital, excelling in instrument sterilization and aseptic techniques. Demonstrated expertise in decontamination and sanitation, coupled with exceptional active listening skills, ensures adherence to strict sterility procedures. Skilled in inventory recordkeeping and sterilization operations, significantly enhancing workplace efficiency and infection control measures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Penn Presbyterian Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Able to manually clean and process endoscopes according to CRE protocols.
- Knowledge of eye instruments. Proper handling, cleaning and inspection.
House Cleaner
Self-employeed
04.2015 - 11.2019
- Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
- Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on current workload and upcoming jobs.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
Veterinary Technician
VCA Hospitals
09.2007 - 04.2012
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Responsible for entire hospital budget and ordering multiple supplies such as specialty prescription foods, medications, surgical instruments.
- As a senior tech; trained and supervised new staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Furness Horace High School
Philadelphia, PACRCST - Central Service Technician (CRCST)
All in Training
Glenolden, PA08.2022
Skills
- Case Cart Assembly
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Restocking Procedures
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sterility Procedures
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Sterrad Operation
- Recording Biologicals
- Infection Control Measures
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Penn Presbyterian Hospital
10.2022 - Current
House Cleaner
Self-employeed
04.2015 - 11.2019
Veterinary Technician
VCA Hospitals
09.2007 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Furness Horace High School
CRCST - Central Service Technician (CRCST)
All in Training
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