RODNEY YOUNG
Rockville,MD
Summary
Qualified Sterile Processing Technician with solid background in sterile processing and infection control. Successfully managed instrument sterilization processes and ensured highest standards of cleanliness in clinical settings. Demonstrated expertise in decontamination procedures and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Avenue Planners Corp / Brooke Army Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintain daily productivity levels
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
Administrative Support Staff Member
Vesa Health & Technology
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and specific facility regulations related to file management and security.
- Collected and reviewed pertinent documents associated with assigned projects.
- Promoted productivity by handling schedules and correspondence.
Sterile Processing Technician
Sentara Healthcare (Level I trauma center)
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Decontaminated all used instruments and equipment according to departmental policy and the manufactures recommendations while adhering to OSHA guidelines for employee safety.
- Decontaminated, reprocessed and maintained flexible endoscopes
- Assembled and delivered surgical and interventional procedure case carts
- Assembled and prepared trays and instrument sets.
- Received sterilized trays, sets, and equipment from the sterilizer; check for integrity of sterilization; stocked and properly stored sterile items in sterile storage room
- Operated and maintained autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment at all times, following general laboratory and OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards
Stocking Associate
Home Depot
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Maintained inventory accuracy by binning and picking merchandise.
- Helped customers locate, purchase, and load items purchased in-store.
Hospital Corpsman (Endoscopy Technician)
United States Navy
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Collected biological samples per care plan and submitted to proper laboratory or healthcare professional.
- Monitored patient temperature, blood pressure, and respiration.
- Supported diagnostic efforts by collecting specimens from patients.
- Assisted clinical staff with endoscopic procedures to check for conditions.
- Kept endoscopic instruments cleaned, disinfected, and calibrated.
- Sanitized high-touch surfaces to protect personnel and customers from viruses and germs.
Aviation Records Administrator
United States Navy
04.2007 - 08.2009
- Maintained and updated files and databases associated with aviation records to ensure that associated documentation is complete and accurate
- Audited historical records for airframes, power plants or modules that are to be repaired or overhauled
- Used manual or computerized systems to prepare and maintain various reports for appropriate customers and internal personnel
- Maintained all documentation of engine repair and overhaul shop orders and ensures proper archiving as established in accordance with the guidelines of the contract
Education
Associate of Arts - General
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05.2015
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Equipment testing
- Recording biologicals
- Computerized tracking
- Attention to detail
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross
Expires: May 2027
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Avenue Planners Corp / Brooke Army Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2024
Administrative Support Staff Member
Vesa Health & Technology
04.2019 - 04.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Sentara Healthcare (Level I trauma center)
05.2017 - 05.2018
Stocking Associate
Home Depot
11.2013 - 12.2014
Hospital Corpsman (Endoscopy Technician)
United States Navy
08.2009 - 05.2012
Aviation Records Administrator
United States Navy
04.2007 - 08.2009
Associate of Arts - General
Florida State College At Jacksonville
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