Theodore Bradford
Dayton,OH
Summary
Proven Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at Kettering Medical Center, adept in steam sterilization and promoting safety protocols. Excelled in enhancing patient safety through meticulous sterilization and inventory management, achieving significant improvements in compliance and efficiency. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Kettering Medical Center
Miamisburg, OH
08.2014 - 09.2021
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Improved quality assurance processes by implementing documentation procedures for all stages of the sterilization process.
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Increased compliance with infection control standards through regular inspection and maintenance of sterilizers.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Optimized inventory management by conducting routine audits, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues promptly.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Established constructive relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by ensuring the consistent provision of high-quality, sterile medical equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Kansas High School
Kansas, IL08.1988
Skills
- Steam Sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- High-Level Disinfection
- Sterilization procedures
- Manual Cleaning
- Assembling case carts
- Instrument Decontamination
- Recording biologicals
- Sterile Storage
- Instrument Sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Case cart assembly
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Picking instruments
- Operating Room Support
- Inventory Rotation
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Supply Restocking
- Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
- Safety protocols expertise
- Flexible Schedule
- Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation
- Sterile Processing Technician
Been doing Sterile Processing since 1995. Left Kettering hospital to care for dying parents.
1988 to 1994 United States Navy stationed in Pearl Harbor Hi.
1995 to 2001 Sterile Processing Technician at Saint Johns Hospital on Springfield Illinois.
2001 to 2005 Moved to Ramestien Germany. Wife was in United States Airforce. Worked with Deca in Germany stocking in the commissary.
2005 to 2014 Anchorage Memorial Hospital as a sterile processing technician.
2014 to 2021 Sterile Processing Technician at Kettering Hospital Muamisburg Ohio
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Kettering Medical Center
08.2014 - 09.2021
Highschool Diploma -
Kansas High School