TIFFANY BOWMAN
Rensselaer,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 5 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature. Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working sufficient and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and team work driven
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Receptionist
Ophthalmic Consultants Of The Capital Region
06.2025 - Current
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
AUREUS MEDICAL
06.2017 - Current
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
Sterile Processing Technician
Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- 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.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
Sterile Processing Manager
St.Peters Health Partners
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Achieving and maintaining highest level of sterility according to Aami and governing agency standards
- Managing inventory
- Creating new instrumentation tray listings in OR database
- Performed light scheduling of employees
- Researching and scheduling current education for Central Sterile employees
- Administering monthly staff meetings
- Administering corrective action to employees
- Organizing priorities for scheduled surgical procedures.
- Administered employment interviews
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Housekeeping Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Suny
08.2007 - 04.2014
- Managed 26 employees
- Weekly inventory and ordering of supplies
- Performed daily inspections of 146 rooms
- Assisted in hiring and termination process of employees
- Administered corrective action
- Performed daily staff meetings
- Achieving and maintaining highest Hilton Standards of cleanliness and customer service
- Manager on Duty on weekends.
Receptionist Manager
Jackson Hewitt
01.2004 - 04.2007
- Hiring and termination of Receptionist
- Scheduling of 20+ employees
- Opening and closing of 2 stores
- Tax preparation
- Organizing the flow of appointments
- Resolution of customer complaints
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Sterile Processing International Certification: Sterile Processing ,Microbiology - undefined
2015
Studied the process of sterility from point of use decontamination to the ultimate level of sterilization, medical terminology,microbiology,governing agencies and anatomy. Also the operations of the washers,ultrasonic, sterrad and auto calves, I am currently studying for my GED
Skills
- Dependable
- Fast Learner
- Computerized tracking knowledge
- Excellent attention to detail
- Manage multiple phone lines
- Excellent customer service
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Sterilization Process
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician , IAHCSMM - MARCH 15,2015-CURRENT
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Medical Receptionist - Ophthalmic Consultants Of The Capital Region
06.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician - Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center
05.2024 - 06.2025
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician - AUREUS MEDICAL
06.2017 - Current
Sterile Processing Manager - St.Peters Health Partners
04.2014 - 04.2017
Housekeeping Manager - Hilton Garden Inn Suny
08.2007 - 04.2014
Receptionist Manager - Jackson Hewitt
01.2004 - 04.2007
Capital District Boces - Sterile Processing International Certification: Sterile Processing ,Microbiology,
Chester College of New England - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science