RICHMOND ATA-POKU
Dumfries,VA
Summary
Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude. Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations. Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 8 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature. Responsible candidate eager to provide safe and efficient patient care. Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, safety protocols and equipment care. Knowledgeable in inventory control and recordkeeping. Reliable and dedicated to providing superior customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
INOVA Health System
02.2015 - Current
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2025
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Education
University Of Education, Winneba Ghana
Asante Mampong11.2012
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance Procedures
- Computerized Tracking
- Tool Sterilizing
- Sterility Procedures
- Assembling Case Carts
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Daily Workflows
- Wrapping Procedures
- Recording Biologicals
- Picking Instruments
- Assembling Packages
- Instrument Storage
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Processing Instruments
- Sterilizer Operation
- Instrument Inspection
- Purging and Flushing
- Registered Central Service Technician Certification
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Prepare Surgical Trays
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Surgical Instrument Specialist Certification
Certification
- CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN (CRCST)
- CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST (CIS)
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
INOVA Health System
02.2015 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Education
University Of Education, Winneba Ghana
- CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN (CRCST)
- CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST (CIS)
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