Sequoia Fields
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Experienced in decontaminating, sterilizing and testing medical instruments. Dedicated to working with speed and efficiency to support facility operations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. 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.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
USAF
Travis AFB, CA
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- 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.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Assisted hospital staff with patient care duties by providing patient transportation or setting up traction.
- Installed and set up medical equipment with necessary hand tools.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Medical Technician
USAF
Travis AFB, CA
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Assistance
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2023
Skills
- Diagnostic Testing
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Case Cart Assembly
- Computerized Tracking
- Quality Control Analysis
- Equipment Inspection
- Supply and Instrument Ordering
- Documentation and Reporting
- Patient and Equipment Transport
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- PPE Compliance
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Operation Monitoring
- Sterilizer Testing
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory Management Software
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Pulling Case Carts
- Sterilization Procedures
- Recording Test Results
- Ordering Supplies
- Processing Instruments
- Decontamination Procedures
- Assembling Packages
- Delivering Equipment
- Microsoft Office
- Direct Care Staff Support
- Flexible Endoscope Re-processor Certification
- Purging and Flushing
- Surgical Instrument Processor Certification
- Installation and Setup
- ANSOS One-Staff
- MEDITECH
- Ambulatory Surgery Technician Certification
- Registered Central Service Technician Certification
- Traction Setup
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Hand and Power Tools
- Expiry Date Verification
- Critical Thinking
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Service Oriented
- Surgical Instrument Specialist Certification
- Problem-Solving
- Sterile Processing and Distribution Certification
- Equipment Disinfection
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
USAF
02.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Technician
USAF
09.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Assistance
Community College of The Air Force
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