Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Inspected and assembled surgical instruments for optimal functionality.
Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies and equipment.
Trained new staff on sterilization procedures and best practices.
Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
Assisted in staff development by providing guidance to new team members on proper sterile processing techniques.
Housekeeping Assistant
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
03.2016 - Current
Cleans equipment and storage areas; ensures work areas and equipment are left in a neat and organized condition.
Monitors use of materials and cleaning supplies; replenishes items such as hand soap and paper products.
Cleans, sanitizes and monitors assigned area.
Collects and disposes of waste.
Assists the supervisor in orientating new housekeeping assistants to the department.
Housekeeping Assistant
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey, Illinois
07.2012 - 02.2016
Assist the supervisor in the orientation of new departmental personnel assigned to insure completeness.
Vacuums carpeted surfaces, damp mops hard surface floors.
Performs general and heavy cleaning duties in offices, patient rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, laboratories, public areas, and stairways such as washing floors, walls, furniture, bed etc., with the appropriate hospital approved chemicals.
Kept entranceway and patient registrar area spotless.