Shantell Culton
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Sterile Processing Technician with significant experience in the field. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures, infection control standards, and equipment operation. Strengths include strong organization skills, ability to work under pressure, and keen attention to detail. Previous roles have showcased ability to maintain a sterile environment crucial for patient safety and successful medical procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Fortis College
Houston, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Planned laboratory experiments that would reinforce concepts taught during lectures or seminars.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports
- Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
Sr Sterile Processing Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
Onsite Specialist
Stryker
Houston, TX
10.2016 - 08.2022
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
Sterile Processing Technician
Western Reserve
Houston, TX
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
Education
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Central Services
Fortis College
Houston 05-2015
High School Diploma -
Jack Yates Senior High School
Houston06-1998
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Continuous professional development
- Instructional techniques
- Classroom management techniques
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Tray preparation
- Biological monitoring
- Chemical handling
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness
- Safety protocols
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Sterilization procedures
- Case cart assembly
- Pulling case carts
- Steam sterilization
- Assembling packages
- High-level disinfection
- Surgical instrument knowledge
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician since 2015
Accomplishments
- Certificate of completion of 3M Healthcare Academy by Sterile U 2025
- Certificate of completion of Sterile Processing Department Bootcamp 2025
Timeline
Instructor
Fortis College
10.2024 - Current
Sr Sterile Processing Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Onsite Specialist
Stryker
10.2016 - 08.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Western Reserve
07.2015 - 10.2016
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Central Services
Fortis College
High School Diploma -
Jack Yates Senior High School
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