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Teressa Jackson

Teressa Jackson

Sterile Processing
Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • LEADSTERILEPROCESSINGTECHNICIAN
  • Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn and loose parts and other indications of disrepair.
  • Organized and assembled routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies, filled special requests as needed
  • Recorded sterilizer test results.
  • Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed
  • Checked sterile supplies ensured that are not outdated.
  • Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
  • Disinfected and sterilized equipment, such as respirators, hospital beds and oxygen and dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators and washers.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.

Sterile Processing Technician (Traveler)

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.

Sterile Processing Technician (Traveler)

Saint Johns Providence Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.

Lead Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Technician

Cedars Sinai Medical Center
08.2011 - 02.2022
  • Under the direction of supervisor, I supervise the daily activities of staff ensuring the established policies and procedures were followed
  • I serve as a liaison and resource for staff and customers regarding sterilization,processing of surgical instruments and surgical inventory
  • Certified

Southern California Hospital of Culver City
05.2014 - 07.2015
  • Organized and assembled routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies, filled special requests as needed
  • Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
  • Attended hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.
  • Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed
  • Recorded sterilizer test results.
  • Maintained records of inventory and equipment usage and order medical instruments and supplies when inventory was low
  • Organized and assembled routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies, filled special requests as needed
  • Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to check that equipment is operating to prescribed standards
  • Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
  • Attended hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Kaiser
Walnut Creek, CA
2023.06 - 2023.12
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.

Education

Completed Coursework Towards IAHCSMM Certified - undefined

Hospital Central Service Technician - undefined

Premiere Career College

Associate Of Science Degree - undefined

Citrus College

Skills

  • An experienced instrument technician
  • Looking for an opportunity to grow
  • Within an organization to utilize and
  • Apply my current skills as well as
  • Enhance my skills with new technology
  • In my current field Motivated, open-
  • Minded, eager and willing to learn

Additional Information

  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , Awards and Acknowledgements , Standing Ovation Award-Cedars Sinai Medical Center Staff Meeting Acknowledgements for Outstanding Performance Cedars Sinai Medical Center 5 Years acknowledgement

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician (Traveler)

Saint Johns Providence Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Kaiser
2023.06 - 2023.12

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
01.2023 - 07.2023

Sterile Processing Technician (Traveler)

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023

Southern California Hospital of Culver City
05.2014 - 07.2015

Lead Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Technician

Cedars Sinai Medical Center
08.2011 - 02.2022

Completed Coursework Towards IAHCSMM Certified - undefined

Hospital Central Service Technician - undefined

Premiere Career College

Associate Of Science Degree - undefined

Citrus College

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