STACEY COMBS
Spokane
Summary
Led decontamination efforts at Sacred Heart Medical Center, prioritizing patient safety. Oversaw identification of sets requiring turnover for subsequent cases. Streamlined processes to optimize workflow and improve service delivery.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
2021.09 - Current
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using advanced sterilization techniques.
- Operated and maintained autoclaves and sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated workflow for decontamination processes, optimizing efficiency and turnaround time.
- Trained new staff on sterile processing protocols and best practices for equipment handling.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Increased operating room efficiency with organized preparation and timely delivery of sterile supplies.
- Maintained strict adherence to aseptic technique in decontamination process, significantly reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Ensured compliance with industry sterilization standards by meticulously cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
2014.06 - 2021.02
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Inspected and maintained surgical instruments for optimal functionality and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline instrument preparation processes.
- Trained new staff on sterilization techniques and equipment operation protocols.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
Swing Manager
MCDONALDS
1993.01 - 2011.09
- Customer service, opening and closing facility, money handling, food preparation, conflict resolution, general cleaning and maintenance and other duties that are assigned. I received the Mac award in 2008, received Serve-safe certification in 2009.
silk presser/front desk
U SAVE CLEANERS
2005.03 - 2011.04
- Customer Service, open and close the store, silk presser, money handling, exchange of goods, filing, conflict resolution
Education
AAS transfer degree -
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WAHigh School Graduate -
Rogers High School
Spokane, WA06.1994
Skills
- Ability to perform effectively as a self-motivated individual and as a active contributing team member Articulate and persuasive in written and verbal communication Dependable, hardworking and goal-oriented Possess high quality patient care Strong organizational skills;demonstrated talent for managing a constructive/diverse schedule Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information and exercise good judgement
Certification
Hspa Certification
CRCST id 148328
expires on 01/31/2027
Timeline
Senior Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
2021.09 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
2014.06 - 2021.02
silk presser/front desk
U SAVE CLEANERS
2005.03 - 2011.04
Swing Manager
MCDONALDS
1993.01 - 2011.09
AAS transfer degree -
Spokane Community College
High School Graduate -
Rogers High School