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PAMELA CARTER

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician

Willis Knighton Pierremont
09.2021 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • 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.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
  • Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
  • Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.

QUALITY CONTROL

LIBBEY GLASS, INC
12.2013 - 11.2021
  • Implementing and recording proper test processing and managing select QA tools
  • Maintained a sanitary and safe work environment
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive test where appropriate
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborated to identify issue roots, and rectify problems.

SERVICE/TECH SUPPORT AGENT

CUST, TELEPERFORMANCE SHREVEPORT
05.2012 - 12.2013
  • Responsible for selecting goods from defective glassware then packaging for shipping
  • Prepare cartons for packing
  • Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jack to move loads to the correct area if needed
  • Sealed if needed
  • Train new staff/hires for selector positions
  • Properly lift items over 50 pounds placing on pallets and accurately use a box cutter
  • Maintained performance and accuracy of 400+ cases per hour
  • Correctly labeled product so that label can be seen on the outside of the pallet.

SELECTOR/PACKAGING

LIBBEY GLASS, INC
08.2008 - 11.2013
  • Responsible for selecting goods from defective glassware then packaging for shipping
  • Prepare cartons for packing
  • Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jack to move loads to the correct area if needed
  • Sealed if needed
  • Train new staff/hires for selector positions
  • Properly lift items over 50 pounds placing on pallets and accurately use a box cutter
  • Maintained performance and accuracy of 400+ cases per hour
  • Correctly labeled product so that label can be seen on the outside of the pallet
  • MicrosoM Office
  • CriPcal Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • OperaPonal Analysis
  • United Steelworker Labor Union – Women of Steel

Education

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Associate of Applied Science - Sterile Processing Technology

Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
05.2022

Skills

  • Shipping Schedules
  • Budget Management
  • Supply Chain Solutions
  • Improvement Recommendations
  • Registered Central Service Technician Certification
  • Decontaminating Surgical Instruments

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician

Willis Knighton Pierremont
09.2021 - Current

QUALITY CONTROL

LIBBEY GLASS, INC
12.2013 - 11.2021

SERVICE/TECH SUPPORT AGENT

CUST, TELEPERFORMANCE SHREVEPORT
05.2012 - 12.2013

SELECTOR/PACKAGING

LIBBEY GLASS, INC
08.2008 - 11.2013

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Associate of Applied Science - Sterile Processing Technology

Southern University At Shreveport
PAMELA CARTER