Shawina McGowan-Benjamin
Queens,NY
Summary
Skilled Sterile Processing Technician with background in managing department efficiencies. Experience includes overseeing sterilization procedures, maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols, and training staff on correct equipment usage. Strengths include robust knowledge of surgical instrumentation, ability to adapt to evolving industry standards and practices, and effective leadership skills. Past roles demonstrate positive impact through improved departmental efficiency and enhanced team performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital (Tekgo Staffing)
Seattle, WA
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation of new sterile sets by counting, organizing and wrapping items as needed.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Dallas, TX
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained a positive working environment by addressing issues promptly between staff members or customers.
- Collaborated with other departments within the hospital system to ensure smooth workflow between departments.
- Managed daily operations of the sterile processing department, including staffing, scheduling and inventory management.
- Facilitated communication between clinical staff members regarding instrument availability or repair status.
- Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
- Supervised a team of 10 sterile processing technicians to ensure quality standards were met in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Sterile Processing Technician
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Dallas, TX
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Sterile Processing Technology
Collin Community College
McKinney, TXSkills
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Stress management techniques
- Decontamination procedures
- Time management proficiency
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Infection control standards
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital (Tekgo Staffing)
10.2023 - 08.2024
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Medical City Dallas Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Medical City Dallas Hospital
05.2020 - 11.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Sterile Processing Technology
Collin Community College
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