Shantell Culton
Houston
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with a robust background in surgical, medical, and laboratory settings. Proven contributions to workflow efficiency and quality assurance, alongside experience in training and mentoring peers to enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Instructor
Fortis College (South)
Houston
04.2025 - Current
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions in practical skills and techniques.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student engagement.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to revise curriculum, ensuring alignment with current industry standards.
- Developed guides and course materials that reinforced lecture content and facilitated student comprehension.
- Mentored junior instructors on classroom management and instructional methods, fostering a supportive teaching environment.
- Maintained accurate records to comply with federal, state and local standards.
Sterile Processing Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted biological and chemical indicators tests to validate sterilization effectiveness, supporting patient safety and operational reliability.
- Monitored and documented sterilization parameters, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing safety.
- Executed routine quality control checks on sterilization equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
On-Site Specialist
Stryker Endoscopy
Houston
10.2016 - 08.2022
- Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job. Passion for keeping people safe. Good judgment and critical-thinking skills. Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment. Currently performing, decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.
- Assisted doctors with endoscopy procedures, including examinations of esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon, and placements of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy.
- Ensured proper sterilization and setup of all equipment before procedures and conducted post-procedure sterilization.
- Documented detail data on scope such as serial number of scopes, patient sticker, time scope was used and flushed before returning to Endoscopy for further cleaning. Assist with Covid 19 patient that's having surgery. In charge of changing the carbon dioxide to help the surgeon keep the patient's stomach insufflated and instruments reachable to the surgical sites.
Sterile Processing Technician
WESTERN RESERVE GROUP
Houston
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job. Passion for keeping people safe. Good judgment and critical-thinking skills. Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment. Currently performing, decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.
- Assisted doctors during Endoscopy procedures by preparing patients and ensuring equipment readiness.
- Ensured proper sterilization and setup of all equipment before and after procedures.
- Documented detailed scope data including serial number, patient sticker, and usage time, and assisted with Covid-19 patients during surgery by managing carbon dioxide levels for optimal surgical conditions.
Team Lead 2 Kitchen
Houston Independent School District
Houston
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Supervised and assisted a team of 6 to prepare breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks for over 500 students.
- Ensured adherence to health regulations by maintaining strict standards for food safety and hygiene in the kitchen.
- Coordinated with principal and staff on student field trip needs and safety protocols, ensuring compliance for all participants.
- Order food and supplies through a system called Sap.
- Entered data from all financial transactions into accounting software and securely deposited cash in the safe.
Education
CRCST - Sterile Processing
Fortis College
Houston, TX06-2014
Diploma -
Jack Yates Senior High School
Houston, TX06-1998
Skills
- Sterile processing
- Infection control
- Endoscope cleaning
- Sterile technique
- Robotic systems
- Robotic instruments
- Gastroscope operation
- Karl Storz equipment
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA
- Medical documentation
- ICD-10
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Materials management
- Inventory management
- Supply chain management
- Patient communication
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician, 02/01/15
Timeline
Sterile Processing Instructor
Fortis College (South)
04.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2022 - Current
On-Site Specialist
Stryker Endoscopy
10.2016 - 08.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
WESTERN RESERVE GROUP
07.2015 - 10.2016
Team Lead 2 Kitchen
Houston Independent School District
04.2012 - 07.2015
CRCST - Sterile Processing
Fortis College
Diploma -
Jack Yates Senior High School