STACEY COMBS
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. Professional in healthcare field, well-versed in sterile processing and infection prevention. Known for effectively managing instrument sterilization and ensuring compliance with strict hygiene standards. Valued team member who adapts to changing priorities and consistently delivers reliable results with focus on patient safety and quality care. Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over Number years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Qualified Desired Position with solid background in sterile processing and infection control. Successfully managed instrument sterilization processes and ensured highest standards of cleanliness in clinical settings. Demonstrated expertise in decontamination procedures and compliance with regulatory guidelines. Professional with experience ensuring safe and efficient sterilization of medical instruments and equipment. Skilled in decontamination, sterilization, and inventory management, with strong focus on maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Reliable team player known for adapting to changing needs and consistently delivering results. Known for attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
09.2021 - 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
- 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.
- Ensured proper sterilization of surgical instruments using steam and chemical methods.
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
06.2014 - 01.2021
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- 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.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted thorough inspections of surgical instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
Education
High School Graduate -
Rogers High School
6 1994
Skills
Safe sharps disposal
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterilization procedures
- Manual cleaning
- Instrument decontamination
- Recording biologicals
- Sterile storage
- Equipment testing
- Instrument sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Computerized tracking
- Chemical handling
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Equipment monitoring
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Safety protocols
- Instrumentation knowledge
- Technical documentation
- Communicable disease knowledge
- Aseptic technique
- Assembly and packaging
- Surgical kit assembly
- Instrument storage
- Processing instruments
- Tray preparation
- Sterility assurance testing
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness
- Instrument inspection
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Assembling packages
- Recording test results
- Sterilizer operation
- Workstation organization
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Sterilizer testing
- Documentation and reporting
- Steam autoclaves operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment preparation
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Supply restocking
- Certified registered central service technician (CRCST)
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
Hspa Certification
CRCST id 148328
expires on 01/31/2027
Timeline
Senior Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
06.2014 - 01.2021
High School Graduate -
Rogers High School