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Tara Johnson

Chicago,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 18 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

O.R. Staffing Solutions
10.2020 - Current
  • Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization

Central Sterile Technician

MedStaff Alternatives Healthcare Agency
07.2011 - Current
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • 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

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Salt Creek Surgery Center
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assessed instruments/ loaner sets, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
  • Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Responsible for checking in loaner trays for future surgical cases.
  • Assist reps/couriers with retrieving used loaner trays

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Edward Hospital
03.2006 - 07.2011
  • Coordinates day-to-day workflow to maximize department productivity.
  • Responsible for resolving and providing coverage relating staffing issues in the absence of an manager.
  • Provides training to all new employees to ensure all policies and procedures are understood and followed properly.
  • Direct resource for all Techs and OR Staffing.
  • Solely responsible for maintenance and quality assurance of all documentation of sterilization logbooks for entire shift.

Education

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
2010

High School Diploma -

Cosmopolitan Preparatory High School
Chicago, IL
05.1996

Skills

  • Computerized Tracking
  • Recording Test Results
  • Parts Replacement
  • Sterilization Procedures
  • Active Listening
  • Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
  • Equipment Sterility
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Orthopedic Specialist
  • Instrument Specialist

Certification

  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Timeline

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Salt Creek Surgery Center
04.2021 - 06.2022

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

O.R. Staffing Solutions
10.2020 - Current

Central Sterile Technician

MedStaff Alternatives Healthcare Agency
07.2011 - Current

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Edward Hospital
03.2006 - 07.2011

College of DuPage

High School Diploma -

Cosmopolitan Preparatory High School

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