Phoenicia D. Simmons
Columbia,SC
Summary
Committed and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over two years of SPD experience seeking a new path within the field. Skilled in working under pressure and an innate ability to applying all the knowledge and skills required to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Specialist
Exmainetics
Charlotte, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Educated employees on job safety practices and proper equipment usage.
- Conducted hearing tests for employees in loud noise environments.
- Analyzed air quality monitoring test results across various workplaces.
- Monitored compliance with federal and state occupational safety regulations.
- Prepared detailed reports on site visit findings regarding hearing, respiratory, and vision testing conditions.
- Prepared written summaries detailing diagnostic findings from audiometric tests.
- Maintained accurate records of patient test results for audiological evaluations.
- Certified Field Trainer
Sterile Processing Technician
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia , SC
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Removed soil, blood, tissue fragments, decontaminate, and sterilize medical instrumentation and equipment using appropriate cleaning agents and techniques.
- Monitored the performance of sterilizers for quality control by conducting bacteriological tests. Performed sterilization via low-temperature reprocessing and autoclaving in accordance with sterilization standards, departmental policies, and procedures.
- Distribute sterile and non-sterile supplies, and medical equipment, upon request for over 28 operating rooms, as well as labor and delivery.
- Participate in infection control programs by ensuring proper handling and storage of sterile medical supplies.
- Participant in the Vendor, Priority, and Rapid Turn-around Focus Group, to ensure low percentages of defects or hospital-acquired infections.
- Charge person on the weekend shift rotation.
- Conducted hearing tests for employees exposed to loud noises in the workplace environment.
- Evaluated employee exposure to hazardous materials, noise levels, ergonomics and other environmental factors.
- Educated employees on job safety practices, safe use of equipment, personal protective equipment requirements.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
Sterile Processing Apprentice
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed over 3000 hours of hands-on-training within decontamination, sterilization, preparation and packaging, distribution and supplies.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Educated on all aspects of sterility control, universal precautions and infection control practices.
- Instructed on proper decontamination donning and doffing of Personal protective equipment.
- Trained on proper inspection cleaning of instrumentation.
Patient Access Representative
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Verified demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system.
- Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.
- Registered patients by completing face-to-face interviews to obtain demographic, insurance and medical information.
- Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment.
Education
Sterile Processing Technology
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC06.2022
Business Administration And Management
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence
Brooklyn, NY06.1995
Skills
- Strong verbal, written, organizational, communicative, and analytical skills
- Audiometric testing
- Respiratory and vision equipment efficient
- Strong work ethic, problem solver
- Capable of filling in within leadership roles when needed
- CensiTrac and Sonar knowledge
- Steam Autoclave/Sterrad Operation
- Surgical equipment tray preparation
- Case cart assembly
- Work planning and prioritization
Certification
- Certified CRCST, HSPA (2022)
- BLS, American Heart Association - Lexington Health, Inc. (2023)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, National Health & Safety Association (2023)
- CHOAC Certified (2023)
Timeline
Occupational Health Specialist
Exmainetics
10.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Lexington Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2023
Sterile Processing Apprentice
Lexington Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2022
Patient Access Representative
Lexington Medical Center
07.2017 - 06.2021
Sterile Processing Technology
Midlands Technical College
Business Administration And Management
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence
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