- Animal Care
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Helping others and giving back to the community
Mikayla Descisciolo
Middle Grove
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Sterile Processing Technician skilled in infection control and high-level disinfection. Experience in maintaining safety standards and optimizing workflows to ensure compliance with industry regulations, contributing to improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner
Stewart's Shops
Middle Grove, NY
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with team to enhance customer service initiatives.
- Assisted in inventory management and product placement strategies.
- Supported daily operations by ensuring store cleanliness and organization.
- Engaged with customers to promote loyalty program participation.
- Monitored sales trends to optimize product offerings and promotional activities.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Springs, NY
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Inspected and tested sterilization equipment for compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Prepared and organized sterile supplies for surgical procedures, maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Assisted in training new staff on sterilization techniques and departmental procedures.
- Monitored sterilization cycles, documenting results for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline supply delivery processes during operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on sterilizers and other critical equipment to prevent operational disruptions.
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation through adherence to best practices in sterile processing operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality, complying with HIPAA regulations in handling sensitive information throughout the workflow process.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
Seasonal Worker
Target
Saratoga Springs, NY
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted with stocking shelves and organizing merchandise to enhance store presentation.
- Operated cash registers accurately, ensuring efficient customer transactions and service.
- Supported team in maintaining cleanliness and organization of sales floor and backroom areas.
- Collaborated with colleagues to fulfill customer requests and resolve inquiries promptly.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor and upbeat attitude throughout the busy holiday season.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
SUNY Adirondack
NYNo Degree - Practical Nursing
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Troy, NY08-2026
No Degree - Sterile Processing
SUNY Adirondack
Saratoga Springs, NY06-2023
High School Diploma -
Saratoga Springs High School
Saratoga Springs, NY06-2020
Skills
- Customer/client relationship building
- Performance analysis
- Knowledgeable in SPM Surgical Asset Tracking Software
- Workflow optimization
- Vendor management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Creative and critical thinking
- Building trust and relationships
- Decontamination procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Infection control
- Surgical instrument knowledge
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Saratoga Hospital - 2023-2025
- CPR & BLS Certified
Interests
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Saratoga Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2025
Partner
Stewart's Shops
02.2020 - Current
Seasonal Worker
Target
10.2019 - 02.2020
No Degree - Nursing
SUNY Adirondack
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
No Degree - Sterile Processing
SUNY Adirondack
High School Diploma -
Saratoga Springs High School