Rachelle Bellevue
Miami Gardens,FL
Summary
Attentive sterile processing technician with several years of experience in healthcare. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment. Methodical professional with an organized approach and good multitasking skills. Experienced in decontaminating, sterilizing and testing medical instruments. Friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA
Aventura, FL
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Updated departmental policies and procedures as required by state regulations or accreditation bodies.
- Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Participated in quality assurance programs designed to identify areas needing improvement.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Installed and set up medical equipment with necessary hand tools.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Patient Care Technician
Florida Vocational Institute
Miramar, FLSome College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Florida Technical College
Pembroke Pines, FLBachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Hialeah, FLSkills
- Case cart assembly
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Computerized tracking
- Instrument Sterilization
- Sterilization procedures
- Diagnostic Testing
- Recording test results
- Assembly and packaging
- Supply Replenishment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Sterilization techniques
- Aseptic technique
- Chemical Handling
- Pulling case carts
- Inventory Rotation
- Assembling packages
- Managing materials
- Processing instruments
- Delivering equipment
- Equipment testing
- Quality Control
- Decontamination procedures
- Ordering Supplies
- Infection Control
- Equipment monitoring
- High-Level Disinfection
- Instrument Decontamination
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Sterile Storage
- Low-Temperature Sterilization
- Microbiology Knowledge
- Steam Sterilization
- Manual Cleaning
- Operating Room Support
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Operation Monitoring
- Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sterilizer Testing
- Patient and Equipment Transport
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Documentation And Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Inspection
- Inventory Management Software
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Quality Control Analysis
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team building
- Patient transportation
- Suturing
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Supply Restocking
- Installation and Setup
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Organizational Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Transporting patients
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Registered Central Service Technician Certification
- Expiry Date Verification
- Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
- OB/GYN procedures
- Self Motivation
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Professional Demeanor
Languages
French
Professional
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
creole
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA
07.2023 - 03.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Patient Care Technician
Florida Vocational Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Florida Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
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