Raquel Waddles
Sherman,TX
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital
Sherman, Texas
09.2013 - Current
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment according to strict hospital protocols.
- Inspected sterilization processes for compliance with safety standards.
- Examined instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage to ensure surgical readiness.
- Decontaminated medical instruments and equipment following sterilization protocols.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and dry heat ovens.
- Packaged and labeled instruments into peel pouches to maintain sterility.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs, and surgical sets for procedures.
- Pursued CRCST certification to enhance skills in surgical instrument sterilization.
G.I Tech
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital
Sherman, Tx
09.2013 - Current
- Sterilize the endoscope and other equipment before each procedure.
- Assisted in removal of polyps and biopsy procedures, supporting patient care.
- Monitor each patient vitals throughout their procedure.
- Conducted safety checks to verify proper functioning of equipment in the GI department.
- Managed equipment and supply orders to ensure consistent availability in the GI department.
- Prepared the room for patient procedures by efficiently passing the necessary items.
Patient Care Tech.
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital
Sherman, Tx
09.2013 - Current
- Assisted in lifting patients on and off beds, examination tables, and stretchers to facilitate smooth transitions during care.
- Transferred and discharged patients, ensuring adherence to safe patient handling principles.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and sanitization of patient and examination rooms to maintain a safe environment.
Nurse Assistant
Wilson and Jones Surgical Hospital
Sherman, Texas
05.2002 - 09.2013
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
- Measured and recorded patient vital signs, contributing to accurate health assessments.
- Answered call lights, delivering timely emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas, ensuring readiness for patient care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denison High School
Denison, Texas05-2000
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Decontamination protocols
- Instrument inspection
- Surgical instrument preparation
- Endoscope sterilization
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment testing
- Tray preparation
- Assembly and packaging
- Assembling packages
- Inventory management
- Supply ordering
- Vital signs monitoring
- Biopsy handling
- Enteroscopy assistance
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Polypectomy support
- Pre-procedure preparation
- Safety compliance
- Risk management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Pre-procedure preparation
- Polypectomy support
- Instrument sterilization
- Infection prevention
- Manual cleaning
Personal Information
Title: Gastroenterology Tech
PAIN MANAGEMENT TECH
STERILE PROCESSING TECH
PATIENT CARE TECH
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital
09.2013 - Current
G.I Tech
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital
09.2013 - Current
Patient Care Tech.
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital
09.2013 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Wilson and Jones Surgical Hospital
05.2002 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Denison High School