Ray Perry
Portland,TN
Summary
Experienced Sterile Processing Technician with strong skills in autoclave operation, instrument reprocessing, and decontamination protocols. Known for accurate sterilization tracking, case cart assembly, and infection control support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Centennial Hospital
Nashville, TN
06.2023 - 10.2026
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper function before sterilization.
- Monitored the decontamination area to ensure infection control and safety standards.
- Tracked instruments, sterilization cycles, and maintained equipment logs for compliance.
- Monitored work quality and corrected errors during shifts to maintain standards.
- Helped train new employees on procedures, safety, and standards.
- Supported technician workflows and organized daily maintenance tasks.
- Inspected equipment for safety, wear, and operational readiness.
- Coordinated repairs with maintenance and production teams to optimize workflow. with maintenance, production, and operations teams.
- Assembled case carts for surgical procedures according to supply lists.
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Sunbelt
Nashville, Tennessee
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared sterile instruments for Sunbelt travel surgical procedures, ensuring readiness and compliance with health standards.
- Sterilized surgical trays using approved autoclave protocols.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, damage, and proper assembly.
- Packaged supplies following sterile prep and contamination control standards.
- Maintained clean work areas and organized prep storage.
- Organized and labeled surgical trays for efficient identification during procedures. for Sunbelt operating room case readiness.
Sterile Processing Technician
Centennial Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper function before sterilization.
- Cleaned and disinfected surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with Centennial Hospital sterile processing workflows.
- Wrapped and prepared trays for autoclave sterilization and safe storage of instruments.
- Assembled case carts for surgical procedures following Centennial Hospital's supply lists.
- Monitored decontamination area to uphold infection control and safety standards.
Sterile Processing Technician
Vanderbilt Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Cleaned and disinfected surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with Centennial Hospital's sterile processing protocols.
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper function, contributing to safe surgical procedures.
- Monitored the decontamination area to ensure infection control and safety standards.
- Wrapped and prepared trays for autoclave sterilization and storage, maintaining readiness for surgical use.
- Assembled case carts for surgical procedures following Centennial Hospital's supply lists.
Sterile Processing Technician
Halifax Trauma Hospital
Daytona Beach, Florida
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper function before sterilization.
- Cleaned and disinfected surgical instruments for Centennial Hospital sterile processing workflows.
- Wrapped and prepared trays for autoclave sterilization and storage.
- Prepared surgical trays and instrument packs for efficient use during procedures.
- Assembled case carts for surgical procedures following Centennial Hospital's supply lists.
- Delivered processed supplies to operating rooms and patient care areas.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technologist
MedVance Institute
Nashville, TN05-2009
Skills
- Sterilization validation
- Autoclave operation
- Instrument reprocessing
- Decontamination protocols
- Sterilization tracking
- Infection control
- Case cart preparation
Certification
- Sterile Processing
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Centennial Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2026
Sterile Processing Technician
Centennial Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Sunbelt
02.2022 - 02.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Vanderbilt Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Halifax Trauma Hospital
05.2015 - 03.2019
Diploma - Surgical Technologist
MedVance Institute