Tara Pobuda
Grand Rapids
Summary
Attentive sterile processing technician with several years of experience in healthcare. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Certified Sterile Processing Technician with a solid background in decontamination, assembly, inspection and sterilization of surgical instruments. Possess strong knowledge of infection control standards and regulations. Skilled at maintaining accurate records for tracking purposes, ensuring all tools are accounted for and properly functioning. Contributed to improved patient safety by adhering to strict sterilization protocols in previous roles. Methodical professional with an organized approach and good multitasking skills. Experienced in decontaminating, sterilizing and testing medical instruments. Friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids
04.2022 - Current
- Sterilized surgical instruments utilizing advanced techniques and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies, ensuring proper storage protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare sterile tools for procedures.
- Documented sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new staff on effective sterilization methods and equipment usage.
- Conducted routine quality checks on sterilization equipment and processes.
- Processed returned instruments, verifying contents against original order sheets.
- Restocked shelves with completed kits and supplies after each shift.
Home Health Aide
Martell & Co. / Home Care and Assistance
Grand Rapids
09.2021 - 03.2022
- I have been assisting clients with their daily routines, chores, house cleaning, along with taking them to run errands/get groceries.
- I have also been responsible for assisting with daily hygiene, prepping meals, as well as offering reminders to take their medications.
- I have also been monitoring/assisting with their respiratory needs, including assisting with prepping breathing treatments, and assisting with any oxygen needs that may arise.
Childcare Provider
self-employed
Grand Rapids
01.2000 - 09.2021
- I have been an at home licensed childcare provider for almost 22 years now.
- I've been involved in helping many different families over the years, & have played a role in helping them raise their children.
- I have many hours of continuing education hours/trainings specifically geared towards the challenges of raising children.
- I have current CPR, First Aid, & Blood Borne Pathogen trainings.
Education
Some College courses - Child Development
Grand Rapids Community College
02.1997
High school diploma - General Studies
Kelloggsville High School
05.1994
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Surgical instrument processing
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Compliance documentation
- Healthcare equipment maintenance
- Infection control practices
- Team collaboration
- Patient safety protocols
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Instrument decontamination
- Visual inspection
- Workload prioritization
- Biological monitoring
- Tool identification
- Emergency preparedness
- Instrument tracking systems
- Ethics and professionalism
- Waste disposal
- Surgical instrumentation
- Chemical handling
- Sterile storage
- Hazardous materials
- Assembly and packaging
- Instrument inspection
- Steam sterilization
- Workflow optimization
- Managing materials
- Equipment monitoring
- Sterilizer operation
- Decontamination procedures
- Computerized tracking
- Instrumentation knowledge
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Quality control
- Safety protocols
- Picking instruments
- Recording test results
- Compliance standards knowledge
- Assembling packages
- Infection control
- Sterilization procedures
- Surgical kit assembly
- Recording biologicals
- Instrument storage
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Regulatory compliance
- Diagnostic testing
- Manual cleaning
- Equipment testing
- Processing instruments
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Sterility assurance testing
- Inventory rotation
- Low-temperature sterilization
Certification
Certified and Registered Central Service Technician
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Corewell Health
04.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Martell & Co. / Home Care and Assistance
09.2021 - 03.2022
Childcare Provider
self-employed
01.2000 - 09.2021
Some College courses - Child Development
Grand Rapids Community College
High school diploma - General Studies
Kelloggsville High School