Oscar King
San Antonio
Summary
Results-driven SPD Technician with extensive experience at BAMC, Wilford Hall, and Randolph outpatient, excelling in aseptic techniques and effective communication. Proven track record in enhancing team efficiency through training and meticulous documentation, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Certified as a CSFA, CST, and SPD Technician, proficient across 18 perioperative specialties.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
SPD Technician
Baptist Medical Center
San Antonio
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Executed sterilization processes for surgical instruments to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation of sterilization cycles and equipment usage for quality assurance.
- Trained new technicians on sterilization techniques and safety protocols to enhance team efficiency.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify maintenance needs and prevent operational disruptions.
CST/SPD Technician
United States Air Force
San Antonio
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with established policies governing security access rights associated with SPD Equipment.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve issues related to SPD equipment usage across multiple platforms.
- Served as a point-of-contact between vendors providing services related to the use of SPD Equipment.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
Education
Associate of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALCSFA/CST/ And SPD Journeyman's School -
Brooke Army Medical
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Operating room procedures
- Infection control protocols
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team lead for SPD
- Proficient in 18 different perioperative Specialties
- Certified as a CSFA, CST, and SPD technician
Certification
Certified Surgical First Assist - NBSTSA
Timeline
SPD Technician
Baptist Medical Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
CST/SPD Technician
United States Air Force
08.2019 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Community College of The Air Force
CSFA/CST/ And SPD Journeyman's School -
Brooke Army Medical