Rhonda Williams
Tifton,GA
Summary
Certified Sterile Processing professional with experience in decontamination, sterilization, and equipment maintenance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and workflows. Skilled in maintaining compliance with healthcare standards, ensuring patient safety, and managing inventory efficiently. Known for reliability, precision, and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Tift Regional Medical Center
11.2005 - Current
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards during sterilization processes
- Operated and maintained sterilization equipment, including autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners
- Trained new staff on sterile processing protocols and equipment usage
- Conducted routine quality assurance checks to verify sterility and functionality of instruments
- Implemented best practices for decontamination, reducing risk of contamination in surgical settings
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation through adherence to best practices in sterile processing operations.
- Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
- Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
- Assured instrument availability by managing inventory and promptly restocking supplies as needed.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC09-2025
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Okefenokee Technical College
Waycross, GA09-2005
Skills
- Ethics and professionalism
- Workload prioritization
- Sterilization techniques
- Visual inspection
- Chemical handling
- Biological monitoring
- Instrument tracking systems
- Decontamination procedures
- Safety protocols
- Quality control
- Staff training
- Equipment testing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved outstanding results by efficiently completing the task of preparing instrument trays with accuracy, even on a busy day, ensuring all trays sterile and ready for use.
Certification
- Surgical Technology, Association of Surgical Technologist - 2008-2027
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution] - 2010-2030
- CPR, American Heart Association - 2005-2026
Timeline
Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Tift Regional Medical Center
11.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Okefenokee Technical College