Savannah Dusenberry
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
Methodical professional with an organized approach and good multitasking skills. Experienced in decontaminating, sterilizing and testing medical instruments. Friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Maury Regional Medical Center
Columbia , TN
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfects, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Updated departmental policies and procedures as required by state regulations or accreditation bodies.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
Dental Assistant
Snodgrass King
Franklin , TN
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Education
Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing Technology
MedCerts
Livonia, MI05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant School of Nashville
Franklin, TN08.2020
GED -
Adult Education Center
Franklin, TN02.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
Nolensville High School
Nolensville, TNSkills
- Sterilization Procedures
- Assembling Packages
- Managing Materials
- Computerized Tracking
- Equipment Monitoring
- Patient Services
- Inventory Management
- Patient Relations
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Schedule Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft, Word, Google Docs
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Maury Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Snodgrass King
10.2020 - 07.2022
Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing Technology
MedCerts
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant School of Nashville
GED -
Adult Education Center
Some College (No Degree) -
Nolensville High School
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