Tabitha Wade
Certified Sterile Process Tech 3
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician III at Tanner Medical Center, skilled in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments. Enhanced patient safety through meticulous adherence to regulatory guidelines and efficient management of urgent requests. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment, ensuring timely availability of instruments while achieving high accuracy in record-keeping. August, I will be taking the Surgical Instrument Exam.
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Work History
Sterile Processing Technician III
Tanner Medical Center
- 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.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- 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.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trinity Christian Academy
Oxford, Al05.1986
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
Certification
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSOR ISSUED BY CBSPD
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician III
Tanner Medical Center
High School Diploma -
Trinity Christian Academy
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