Takiyah Tatum
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Skilled Sterile Processing Technician with significant experience in the field. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures, infection control standards, and equipment operation. Strengths include strong organization skills, ability to work under pressure, and keen attention to detail. Previous roles have showcased ability to maintain a sterile environment crucial for patient safety and successful medical procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
Sterile Processing Technician
Texas Health Southwest
Fort Worth, TX
02.2011 - 04.2022
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
Education
Diploma For Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Fort Worth, TX05-2009
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument testing
- Aseptic assembly
- Equipment operation
- Supply ordering
- Decontamination procedures
- Team collaboration
- Processing instruments
Certification
- CBSPD 2017
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Cook Children's Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Texas Health Southwest
02.2011 - 04.2022
Diploma For Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College