Enhanced department efficiency with thorough inspection and functionality testing of surgical instruments.
Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Recorded biologicals and test results.
Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Regional One Health Trauma Center
06.2023 - 12.2024
Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments efficiently.
Assembled and organized trays for surgical procedures.
Sterilizing instruments
Bowie Dick
Biologicals (Attest)
Decontamination
Steam Autoclave
Gas Starred
CensiTrac
SPM
Licensed Esthetician
Beautie Beast Cosmetic Bar
11.2019 - 12.2022
I worked as a licensed esthetician doing facials, waxing, and brow tint.
Surgical Technologist Sterile Processing Tech II
St Francis Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2021
Prepare the operation room for surgery by ensuring its cleanliness
Make sure that surgical equipment and tools are sterilized and made available prior to a scheduled surgery
Ensure constant supply of surgical materials such as gauze and cotton
Engage patients in dialogue with a view to put their fears at ease and educate them about pre and post surgical expectations
Clean, shave and disinfect body areas on which surgery needs to be performed
Shift patients from stretchers onto operation tables and cover them with sterile cloth
Observe patients during anesthesia administration and voice any concerns
Pass various tools to surgeons during the surgery procedure
Hold body organs in place as per surgeon's instructions during surgical procedures
Apply bandages and dressings to incision areas
Count number of tools used during a surgical procedure and ensure that all are in order
Make sure that all instruments and equipment are sterilized and placed in their specific containers and storage areas
Prepare patients so that they can be shifted to a post-op area
Physically place patients on movable beds and transport them to their rooms or designated post
Assist patients with check in for surgery and procedures
Answer phones and direct patients to the right department
Customer service
Sterile Processing Technician/Surgical Technician
Baptist Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 06.2019
Cleaning surgical instruments
Prepping trays for surgery
Sterilizing instruments
Bowie Dick
Biologicals (Attest)
Decontamination
Steam Autoclave
Gas Starred
Accomplishments
I am a very hard worker I have only been at Baptist a short time and I train new employees that come on board. I am also a member of the Memphis Peer Resources at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Which is a group for higher achievers only. I am responsible for making new employees feel welcome while they go through their year on board. I was also selected by my supervisor to become a shift lead.
Front Desk Specialist/Call Center
Mid Delta Community Consortium
03.2012 - 03.2017
[Facilitated Daily administrative functions, including customer service, patient scheduling, and inventory management. Also collect patient co payments and recorded payments transactions, obtained third party payer authorization for services provided and communicate outstanding balances to insurance companies and patients. Ordered diagnostics test and communicate results to patients as well.
Material Handler/Team Lead
Nike
02.2009 - 03.2014
Unloaded trucks
Loaded trucks
Packed orders
Picked orders
Stacks pallets
Used RF Gun
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Worked in Shipping and Receiving Department
Returns Department
Picking and Packing Department
Cherry Picker
Reach Truck
Sterile Processing Technician
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
01.2011 - 10.2013
Cleaning surgical instruments
Prepping trays for surgery
Sterilizing instruments
Bowie Dick
Biologicals (Attest)
Decontamination
Steam Autoclave
Gas Starred
Education
License in Esthetics - undefined
Goulds Academy
Memphis, TN
04.2017
certificate - Surgical Tech
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
01.2011
High school diploma - undefined
Craigmont High School
Memphis, TN
01.2007
Skills
ALL Microsoft Office
SAP
Type 30 wpm
Customer service
Team lead
Distribution
Sterile technique
Sterile processing
Materials handling
Courier
Aseptic technique
Anatomy knowledge
Medical terminology
Body Waxing
Eyelash Extensions
Reach Truck
RF Scanner
Pallet Jack
Shipping & Receiving
Order Picking
Order Picker
Hospital Experience
Inventory Control
Warehouse Experience
Load & Unload
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist March 2023 to March 2025