Taije Griffin Pringle
Summerville,SC
Summary
Attentive Sterile Processing Technician with 4 years of experience in healthcare. Friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Adventist Health System
07.2020 - Current
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Operating Room Assistant
Trident Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment to maintain safe and secure settings.
- Took specimens to laboratory for analysis.
- Executed pre-surgical preparation, transporting specimens and supplies to operating room.
- Helped surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves.
- Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
- Provided surgical support to help surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
- Organized supply room and ordered supplies and equipment as needed.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Sanitized and maintained all surgical instruments and equipment by wiping with cleaning solution.
- Obeyed all established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
- Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.
- Follows complex and comprehensive verbal and written instructions.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
- Managed and maintained surgical suites by sterilizing equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SCHigh School Diploma -
Fort Dorchester High School
North Charleston, SC05.2013
Skills
- Computerized tracking
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Diagnostic testing
- Case cart assembly
- Decontamination procedures
- Recording test results
- Processing instruments
- Pulling case carts
- Assembling packages
- Ordering supplies
- Sterilization procedures
- Aseptic and sterilization technique
- Transporting patients
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Adventist Health System
07.2020 - Current
Operating Room Assistant
Trident Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Claflin University
High School Diploma -
Fort Dorchester High School
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