Michelle Crews-Berete
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with extensive experience managing sterile processing operations in high-pressure hospital environments and surgical centers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
STERIS/ Brookdale Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Steam, Sterrad, Steris, AER, NX, Medivator and Scope buddy Sterilization Systems. Ensure the proper sterilization of all hospital scopes, instruments and equipment.
- Disassembled / reassembled Instruments, lens and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
- Run Accurate Biological /Bowie Dick testing
- Needs List picking cases
Endoscopy Technician/ Central Sterile Tech
Surgical Solutions/Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Steam, Sterrad, Steris, AER, NX, Medivator and Scope buddy Sterilization Systems. Ensure the proper sterilization of all hospital scopes, instruments and equipment.
- Disassembled / reassembled Instruments, lens and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
- Run Accurate Biological /Bowie Dick testing
- Needs List picking cases
Sterile Processing Technician, CRCST
Clover Health Agency / Wycoff Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Steam, Sterrad, Steris, AER, and NX Sterilization Systems. Ensure the proper sterilization of all hospital scopes, instruments and equipment.
- Disassembled / reassembled Instruments, lens and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
- Run Accurate Biological /Bowie Dick testing
- Needs List picking cases
CRCST
White Plains Hospital
White Plains, NY
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Steam, Sterrad, Steris, AER, and NX Sterilization Systems. Ensure the proper sterilization of all hospital instruments and equipment.
- Disassembled / reassembled Instruments, lens and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
- Run Accurate Biological /Bowie Dick testing
- Needs List picking cases
Crcst
Cynet Health/Wmc Good Samaritan Hospital
Suffern Ny
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Steam, Sterrad, Steris, AER, and NX Sterilization Systems. Ensure the proper sterilization of all hospital instruments and equipment.
- Disassembled / reassembled Instruments, lens and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
- Run Accurate Biological /Bowie Dick testing
- Needs List picking cases
CRCST
Stamford Health
Stamford, CT
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Steam, Sterrad, Steris, AER, and NX Sterilization Systems. Ensure the proper sterilization of all hospital instruments and equipment.
- Disassembled / reassembled Instruments, lens and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
- Run Accurate Biological /Bowie Dick testing
- Needs List picking cases
Crcst
Bergenfield Surgery Center
Bergenfield, NJ
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Steam, Sterrad, Steris, AER, and NX Sterilization Systems ensure the sterilization of all hospital instruments.
- Disassembled / reassembled Instruments, lens and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments.
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
- Run Accurate Biological /Bowie Dick testing
- Needs List picking cases
CRCST
U.S.Tech Solutions
Agency, IA
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Steam, Sterrad, Steris, AER, and NX Sterilization Systems ensure the sterilization of all hospital instruments.
- Disassembled / reassembled Instruments, lens and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments.
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
- Surgical Solutions LLC 9/15-12/1
- Operating Room Tech
- Reprocessing, Handling and Inspection of Scopes
- For O.R and Endo Suite
Central Service Technician
United Staffing Systems
New York, NY
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Steam, Sterrad, Steris, AER, and NX Sterilization Systems ensure the sterilization of all hospital instruments.
- Disassembled / reassembled Instruments, lens and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments.
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
Central Service Technician
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Steam, Sterrad, Steris, AER, and NX Sterilization Systems ensure the sterilization of all hospital instruments.
- Disassembled / reassembled instruments, lenses and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments.
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
Central Service Technician
Braun/ Aesculap Inc /Westchester Medical
Valhalla, NY
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Steam, Starred , Steris, AER, and NX Sterilization Systems ensure the sterilization of all hospital instruments.
- Disassembled / reassembled instruments, lenses and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments.
- Maintained Code Carts and Emergency Equipment
Central Service Technician
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Steam, Sterrad , Steris, AER, and NX Sterilization Systems ensure the sterilization of all hospital instruments.
- Disassembled / reassembled Instruments, lens and scopes.
- Maintain and provide a steady supply of sterile equipment to all departments.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Tarrytown Hall Care Center
Tarrytown, NY
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Provided comprehensive care for elderly patients in a nursing home, including but not limited to; medication administration, hygienic needs, housekeeping, feeding and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients from and to different locations.
- Logged all patient related data and preformed paperwork as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Educational Opportunity Center
Yonkers, NYSkills
Hospital experience
MICROSOFT OFFICE (10 years)
Computer literacy
Cleaning Experience
Microsoft Excel
Medical terminology
Anatomy knowledge
Infection Control Training
STERILIZATION (10 years)
Sterile processing
Physiology knowledge
Time management
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 years)
Assembly
MS OFFICE (10 years)
Hospital Experience
Certification
- CSPDT
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Additional Information
- Skills
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Ability to perform accurately and effectively under pressure.
- Microsoft Office Proficient.
- Excellent communication skills, savvy in written and verbal formats.
- Operating Room experience.
- Knowledge of all instrument sterilization systems.
- Patient-Care Focused.
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
STERIS/ Brookdale Medical Center
12.2024 - 05.2025
Endoscopy Technician/ Central Sterile Tech
Surgical Solutions/Westchester Medical Center
06.2024 - 10.2024
Sterile Processing Technician, CRCST
Clover Health Agency / Wycoff Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
CRCST
White Plains Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023
CRCST
Stamford Health
12.2021 - 09.2022
Crcst
Cynet Health/Wmc Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2022
Crcst
Bergenfield Surgery Center
09.2018 - 04.2020
CRCST
U.S.Tech Solutions
08.2017 - 06.2018
Central Service Technician
United Staffing Systems
01.2009 - 01.2015
Central Service Technician
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2009 - 01.2010
Central Service Technician
Braun/ Aesculap Inc /Westchester Medical
01.2008 - 01.2009
Central Service Technician
Westchester Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2009
Certified Nurse Assistant
Tarrytown Hall Care Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Educational Opportunity Center