Taykenia Gilmore
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Skilled in preparing and organizing medical equipment for various healthcare settings, ensuring readiness and compliance with health standards. Proficient in sterilization techniques, maintenance routines, and inventory management to support medical procedures effectively. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, contributing to improved patient care and operational efficiency. Adapt at identifying ways to enhance workflow and equipment usage, leading to more streamlined operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Purdy hospital in Hendersonville
, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Followed infection control protocols while transporting soiled linen between departments.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Novant Winston-Salem
Charlotte, NC
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Followed infection control protocols while transporting soiled linen between departments.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Brooklyn Hospital
Charlotte, NC
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in training other personnel on proper techniques for decontaminating instruments prior to sterilization.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Followed infection control protocols while transporting soiled linen between departments.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Responded promptly to requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures when additional sterile supplies were needed.
- Operated autoclave machine to cleanse surgical tools using high-pressure steam sterilizers.
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
Education
GED -
Queen’s Center
Jamaica, NY05-1998
Skills
- Chemical handling
- Hazardous materials
- Ethics and professionalism
- Cross-training
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Purdy hospital in Hendersonville
09.2024 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Novant Winston-Salem
01.2024 - 07.2024
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Brooklyn Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Atrium Healthcare
01.2019 - 10.2023
GED -
Queen’s Center