Sheila Carter
Newtonville,MA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at Boston Medical Center Brighton, skilled in sterilization techniques and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through meticulous decontamination processes and effective staff training. Strong communicator and team collaborator, committed to upholding quality standards and regulatory compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Boston Medical Center Brighton
11.2019 - Current
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies and instruments, ensuring availability for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the decontamination and sterilization processes for surgical instruments and medical devices.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing overall patient safety measures.
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam, ethylene oxide, and other methods to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new staff on sterilization processes and equipment operation, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality, complying with HIPAA regulations in handling sensitive information throughout the workflow process.
- Reduced the risk of infection by strictly adhering to established guidelines for decontamination procedures.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
Newton Wellsley Hospital
04.2014 - 06.2019
Surgical Technologist
Boston IVF
04.2014 - 06.2018
Education
Sterile Processing Technology -
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Framingham, MA08.2020
Surgical Technology -
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Framingham, MA12.2013
Skills
- Ethics and professionalism
- Tool identification
- Patient confidentiality
- Workload prioritization
- Instrument decontamination
- Sterile storage
- Sterilization techniques
- Waste disposal
- Sterilization procedures
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Boston Medical Center Brighton
11.2019 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Newton Wellsley Hospital
04.2014 - 06.2019
Surgical Technologist
Boston IVF
04.2014 - 06.2018
Sterile Processing Technology -
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Surgical Technology -
Massachusetts Bay Community College