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Shaunda Wyatt

Manvel,USA

Summary

I have 11 years of Healthcare experience as a Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technologist and a Certified Preoperative Blood Management Technologist. I believe I have the essential criteria for the role and feel I can make an effective contribution to your organization. With my experience I have been a leader in training and being a liaison for vendors and Doctor's.

I would like to bring that same drive and enthusiasm to your team. I am a adaptable professional and a proven knowledge of leadership, problem solving, and workflow prioritization.

Technology professional prepared for this role. Extensive experience providing innovative solutions and enhancing operational efficiency. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving impactful results while adapting to changing requirements. Displays technical expertise and problem-solving skills highly valued by employers.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Blood Management Technologist

The Methodist Hospital
03.2025 - Current

operate autotransfusion devices, which collect and process a patient's blood for reinfusion, reducing the need for donor blood. PBMTs work closely with surgical teams to ensure safe and efficient blood management, minimizing risks like infections or reactions. Their role is essential in optimizing patient outcomes and promoting blood conservation strategies.

  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.

Certified Preoperative Blood Management Technician

Comprehensive Care Services
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Responsible for ensuring that the Perfusion Department meets quality standards and promptly responds to open heart surgery.
  • Autotransfusion, pump standby, and PRP according to protocol and hospital agreements.
  • Setup, operate and monitor cell saver equipment before, during or after surgery.
  • Document patients information on a Clinical program Talis and Orrum database.
  • Demonstrates Clinical and service excellence.
  • Assist our Perfusionist team by charting their Heart cases.
  • Prepare Platelet Rich Plasma
  • Provides Pre-operative blood collection and processing
  • Safely monitor, analyze, and provides treatment of physiologic conditions.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.

Autotransfusionist

Houston Extracorporeal Technologies
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for collecting shed blood from patient during their operation. I operate a cell saver machine which is called Elite from Haemonetics, it washes and cleans the blood pf impurities then makes it available to be reinfused into the patient during or after their surgery.
  • Made sure inventory of all supplies for operating the machine are counted for and all par levels are accurate and check for expired items. My other job responsibilities to be available at all hospitals and surgery centers that I am assigned to.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Surgery Specialty Hospital of America
11.2017 - 11.2019
  • As a lead, I trained new employees on making sure all parameters are meet within the department. Operates all equipment used in the cleaning process including automatic washers, ultrasonic, autoclaves and sterrad machine.
  • Demonstrated the use of personal protection equipment and knowledge of all standard precautions according to AAMI guidelines.
  • Carefully inspected surgical instruments for proper function and possible defects. Followed the necessary parameters for sterilization.
  • Maintained the necessary documentation for IUSS logs. Serviced the operating rooms by setting up the surgical technicians back table.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality, complying with HIPAA regulations in handling sensitive information throughout the workflow process.
  • Played a crucial role in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation through adherence to best practices in sterile processing operations.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Doctor’s United Surgery Center
11.2015 - 11.2017
  • Operated all equipment used in cleaning process including automatic washers, ultrasonics, autoclaves, VPro and Sterrad machines.
  • Demonstrated the use of Personal Protection Equipment.
  • Followed all necessary parameters for sterilization.
  • Followed all standard precautions according to AAMI guidelines.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2014
  • Operated Abacus system to prepare carts for surgical cases by doctor's preference cards. Operated all equipment used in the cleaning process including automatic washers, ultrasonic machine, cart washers and sterrad machines.
  • Demonstrated the use of personal protection and knowledge of all standard precautions according to AAMI guidelines.
  • Carefully inspected instruments for proper function and possible defects. Followed the necessary parameters for sterilization. Maintained the necessary documentation for IUSS logs. Serviced the operating rooms by as needed turnovers.
  • Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
  • Provided exceptional service to healthcare providers by promptly responding to requests for additional instrumentation or supplies during surgery.

Registrar/Data Entry Clerk

City of Houston, Sex Defender Department
01.2013 - 08.2013
  • Performed extensive data entry by inputting and retrieving confidential information. Proofread and edit reports, documents and forms for accuracy.
  • Updated the sex offender system. Verified converted data for accuracy.
  • Entered new information into a database under well-defined and established procedures. Pulled background checks for outstanding tickets and warrants.
  • Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

The Methodist Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Operated Abacus system to prepare carts for surgical cases by doctor's preference cards. Operated all equipment used in the cleaning process including automatic washers, ultrasonic, cart washers and VPRO machines.
  • Demonstrated the use of personal protection and knowledge of all standard precautions according to AAMI guidelines. Carefully inspected orthopedic instruments for proper function and possible defects.
  • Followed the necessary parameters for sterilization. Assembled and wrapped instruments by selecting the proper packing materials for sterilization.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Sterile Processing

Coleman College For Health Sciences
Houston, TX
01.2011

Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
08.2004

Nursing Education

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
08.1988

Medical Coding

Medical Coding Academy
Dallas, Texas (online)
12-2025

Skills

  • CRCST
  • BLS
  • MS Office; Word
  • Data Input / 10- Key
  • Hospital Experience
  • Materials Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Medical Terminology
  • Assembly
  • Infection Control Training
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Customer service
  • Medical coding
  • Communication skills
  • Data collection
  • Microsoft Excel
  • FDA, HIPAA, AND OSHA regulations
  • Clerical experience
  • Leadership
  • Sterile processing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Equipment setup
  • CPBMT

Certification

  • CRCST
  • BLS Certification
  • Certificate in Surgical Technologist
  • Certified Preoperative Blood Management Technologist
  • Certificate in Medical Coding

Timeline

Certified Blood Management Technologist

The Methodist Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Certified Preoperative Blood Management Technician

Comprehensive Care Services
01.2022 - 01.2025

Autotransfusionist

Houston Extracorporeal Technologies
12.2019 - 01.2022

Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Surgery Specialty Hospital of America
11.2017 - 11.2019

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Doctor’s United Surgery Center
11.2015 - 11.2017

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2014

Registrar/Data Entry Clerk

City of Houston, Sex Defender Department
01.2013 - 08.2013

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

The Methodist Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013

Certificate of Technical Studies - Sterile Processing

Coleman College For Health Sciences

Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology

San Jacinto College

Nursing Education

Prairie View A&M University

Medical Coding

Medical Coding Academy