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Ruthie Hodge

Ruthie Hodge

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 1 year of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a hardworking and diligent nature. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. A eager candidate ready to help the team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced in decontaminating , sterilizing instruments, pulling case carts and selecting instruments for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations. Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude. A Responsible candidate eager to provide safe and efficient patient care. Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, safety protocols and equipment care. Reliable and dedicated to providing superior customer service.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician

CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
02.2022 - Current
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.

Education

Surgical Technology - Health Sciences

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
12.2021

Associate In Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Health Sciences

Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN
05.2021

Skills

  • Decontamination and Sanitation
  • Sterility Procedures
  • Wrapping Procedures
  • Tool Sterilizing
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Recording Biologicals
  • Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
  • Registered Central Service Technician Certification
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Picking Instruments
  • Instrument Storage
  • Assembling Case Carts

Certification

Certified Registered central service technician (CRCST)

Expires: 10/31/2024

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician

CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
02.2022 - Current

Surgical Technology - Health Sciences

Chattanooga State Community College

Associate In Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Health Sciences

Cleveland State Community College
Ruthie Hodge