Open To Work
Melissa Lowmaster
512 Tile Home Road Northern Cambria,PA
Work Preference
Summary
Service-oriented sterile processing technician with 12 years of experience and 9.5 years of traveling experience with 6 months of management experience working as a Supervisor. Proactive leader with strengths in communication skills, multitasking skills a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Well-versed in reprocessing endoscopes using System 1E and Medivators and also Da Vinci XI. Friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities. I am experienced working with the following software systems: T-Doc, SPM, CensiTrac, Impress And Epic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Aureus Medical Staffing
Omaha, NE
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Sterile Processing Technician
Maxim Healthcare
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
Traveling Supervisor and Sterile Technician
Maxim Healthcare
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
- Supervision of a staff of 24 employees and worked with management in hiring Traveling sterile processing techs to fill staff shortages along with input and monitoring payroll with Kronos timekeeping.
- Assisted outside vendors with new product consignments instrument sets.
- Clean and processing of Endoscopic Scopes.
- Preparing pick list tickets for scheduled surgical cases for next day.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Clean and processing DaVinci single use and XI
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed.
Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
Aureus Medical Group
Omaha, NE
09.2014 - 03.2021
- Operate and maintain steam autoclave's, V-Pro and Sterrad machines keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
- Disinfect and sterilize equipment
- Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts.
- Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.
- Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.
- Bowie Dick and Dart Testing to make sure equipment is in proper working condition
- Attend hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC Altoona
Altoona, PA
12.2012 - 09.2014
- Operate and maintain steam autoclave's, V-Pro machines, keeping records of loads, items in loads and running correct cycles for each load.
- Clean instruments through a decontamination process and prepare for assembly and sterilization.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Bowie Dick and Dart testing.
- Case cart pulling for next day surgeries and emergency cases.
- Attend Hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.
Education
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
In House Hospital Training
Altoona, PA05.2014
High School Diploma -
Northern Cambria High School
Northern Cambria, PA06.1985
Skills
- Active Listening
- Computers and Electronics
- Troubleshooting
- Customer Service
- Time and Priority Management
- Production and Processing
- Active Learning
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Processing Instruments
- Sterilization Techniques
- Pulling Case Carts
- Sterilization Procedures
- Case Cart Assembly
- Instrument Sterilization
- Diagnostic Testing
- Decontamination and Sanitation
Certification
- BLS/CPR certified
- Paramedic Certification
- Pharmacy Technician Certification
- CRCST Certification
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Aureus Medical Staffing
06.2023 - 02.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Maxim Healthcare
12.2021 - 06.2023
Traveling Supervisor and Sterile Technician
Maxim Healthcare
03.2021 - 09.2021
Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
Aureus Medical Group
09.2014 - 03.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC Altoona
12.2012 - 09.2014
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
In House Hospital Training
High School Diploma -
Northern Cambria High School