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
Long Beach, CA
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- Checked sterile supplies ensured that are not outdated.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
Long Beach, CA
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
Santa Monica, CA
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