Sharnaye Riding
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at Community Health Network, skilled in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments. Proven track record of enhancing workflow efficiency and training staff, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment, significantly reducing infection risks in surgical settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Community Health Network
01.2020 - Current
- Sterilized medical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes and outcomes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for sterile processing techniques.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in sterile processing department.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Assisted in inventory management of sterile supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prioritize instrument needs during procedures.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Sterile Processing Technician
IU Health North Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on sterilization machinery for optimal performance.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
MedTech College
Indianapolis, IN03.2009
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Assembling case carts
- Instrument decontamination
- Equipment testing
- Sterilization techniques
Certification
CRCST ,CIS , CER and currently studying to achieve my CHL certification as well
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Community Health Network
01.2020 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension
10.2017 - 11.2019
Sterile Processing Technician
IU Health North Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
MedTech College