Shalita Foxworth
Akron,OH
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center, skilled in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain high standards of infection control. Strong collaborator, effectively supporting surgical teams and training new staff to uphold quality protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center
09.2024 - Current
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with infection control standards.
- Inspected surgical instruments for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Packaged and labeled sterile supplies for efficient distribution to operating rooms.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory levels of sterile products and instruments.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
Ultrasound Technologist
University Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed diagnostic ultrasound procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout examinations.
- Collaborated with radiologists to review images and discuss findings for accurate diagnoses.
- Maintained and calibrated ultrasound equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Documented patient history and examination results in electronic health records with precision.
- Developed standard operating procedures for imaging processes, improving workflow efficiency.
- Enhanced image quality for accurate diagnoses with proper equipment calibration and settings adjustments.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ultrasound department, ordering replacements when needed to avoid shortages or delays in service provision.
- Acquired imaging results and reported deficiencies to radiologist for rectification of concerns.
- Streamlined workflow and reduced wait times by efficiently prioritizing patients based on urgency of examinations.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Sterile Processing Technician
Summa Health
09.2016 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prioritize instrument availability during procedures.
- Trained new team members on sterilization protocols and equipment usage.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance efficiency in processing workflows.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on sterilizers and related equipment for optimal performance.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- 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.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Ultrasound
Stautzenberger
Brecksville, OH05.2022
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Assembling case carts
- Manual cleaning
Certification
CBSPT
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center
09.2024 - Current
Ultrasound Technologist
University Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Summa Health
09.2016 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Ultrasound
Stautzenberger