TERRY HARRIS JR
Summary
Sterile Processing Technician with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Sacramento Surgical Institute
Folsom, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
Sterile Processing Technician
Regional One Health Medical Center
Memphis, TN
05.2023 - 10.2023
- 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
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols
- Recorded biologicals and test results
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Student Internship
Doctors of Manteca Hospital
Manteca, CA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Monitor and operate sterilization equipment
- Examine supplies meticulously to ensure proper cleaning and sanitization
- Test and report any issues or problems with sterilization equipment
- Sterilize, prepare, wrap and organize equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures
- Prepare and deliver all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures and medical carts
- Maintain records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance and supplies.
Seasonal Delivery Driver
Anane Enterprise
Roseville, CA
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Driving a delivery van on highways, local streets, and neighborhoods
- Provided delivery services to houses, mobile parks, apartments, businesses, and lockers
- Uses GPS to navigate delivery destinations
- Managing up to 250+ delivery stops each day
- Completes all deliveries within a given time frame each day
- Loads and unloads packages into a delivery van
- Using android technology and delivery applications during their delivery activities
- Safely lift, carry, and deliver packages up to 50lbs
- Effectively communicate with customers and administrative staff
- Assists other drivers in delivering packages on some evenings
- Clean and provide daily upkeep of delivery vans.
Material Handler
Cardinal Health
Davis, CA
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product for final distribution
- Contribute to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area
- Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages
- Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
- Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
AGV Case Picker
McKesson, Inc.
Olive Branch, MS
12.2004 - 08.2021
- Responsible for performing physical tasks involved in shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing of products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment
- Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods, rejecting unsatisfactory items where necessary
- Uses power equipment such as forklifts, juggers, pallet jacks, and other devices operated in warehouse environments
- Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped
- Posts weights and shipping charges and prepares goods for final shipment
- Examines, stocks, and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines.
Education
Sterile Processing Distribution -
Altamont Healthcare
08.2022
Computer Systems and Network Technology -
Vatterott College
01.2002
General Education -
Southwest Tennessee Community College
08.2000
High School Diploma -
Kirby High School
05.2000
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Works well as a Team
- Great with hands-on experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Case Cart Assembly
- Computerized Tracking
- Picking Instruments
- Sterilization Procedures
- Recording Biologicals
- Decontamination Procedures
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 06/01/2024
- CBSPD- ID# 49016, 08/31/2027
Accomplishments
Trained a group of six new handlers to manage an especially big materials shipment
References
References upon request
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Sacramento Surgical Institute
10.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Regional One Health Medical Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Student Internship
Doctors of Manteca Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Seasonal Delivery Driver
Anane Enterprise
12.2022 - 01.2023
Material Handler
Cardinal Health
10.2021 - 08.2022
AGV Case Picker
McKesson, Inc.
12.2004 - 08.2021
Sterile Processing Distribution -
Altamont Healthcare
Computer Systems and Network Technology -
Vatterott College
General Education -
Southwest Tennessee Community College
High School Diploma -
Kirby High School
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