Tina Tetlow
Basile,LA
Summary
Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude. 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 quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
Mental Health Technician
Compass Allen Parish Hospital
Kinder, LA
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Assisted and counseled 20 patients daily
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Lane Regional Medical Center
Zachary, LA
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized and disinfected.
- Monitored sterile supplies to ensure that inventory was organized and current.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitored sterile supplies to ensure inventory was organized and current.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Alta Bates Medical Center
Berkeley, CA
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitored sterile supplies to ensure inventory was organized and current.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitored sterile supplies to ensure inventory was organized and current.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
Jefferson, LA
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitored sterile supplies to ensure inventory was organized and current.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
University Medial Center
New Orleans, LA
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitored sterile supplies to ensure inventory was organized and current.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, AZ
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitored sterile supplies to ensure inventory was organized and current.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
St. Mary's Hospital
Duluth, MN
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitor sterile supplies to ensure inventory was organized and current.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization.
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Greenwood, MS
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitored sterile supplies to assure inventory was organized and current.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
Baptist Hospital Of Southeast Texas
Beaumont, TX
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitored sterile supplies to ensure inventory was organized and current.
Sterile Processing Technician
West Cal Cam Hospital
Sulphur, LA
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitored sterile supplies to ensure inventory organized and current.
Sterile Processing Technician
Lake Area Medical Center
Lake Charles, LA
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Monitored sterile supplies to ensure inventory was organized and current.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Performed appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision closure.
- Assisted in draping sterile field, also in preparing the dressing for wounds.
- Assisted in cleaning and sterilizing the OR.
- Assisted during vaginal deliveries.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Virginia College
Baton Rouge, LA09.2012
Skills
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Assembling crash carts
- Picking, sterilizing, and cleaning instruments for surgical tr
- Managing materials
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Passing surgical instruments
- Computerized tracking
- Sterilization procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Safety protocols expertise
- Safe sharps disposal
- Biohazardous waste disposal
Affiliations
BLS, 11/2020-11/2022 American Heart Association
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician-Nov 2020
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician
Timeline
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Strong Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
Mental Health Technician
Compass Allen Parish Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Lane Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 12.2019
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Alta Bates Medical Center
04.2019 - 05.2019
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2019
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2018
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
University Medial Center
03.2018 - 06.2018
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Mayo Clinic
11.2017 - 03.2018
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
St. Mary's Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2017
Travel Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2017
Sterile Processing Technician
Baptist Hospital Of Southeast Texas
05.2016 - 06.2017
Sterile Processing Technician
West Cal Cam Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2016
Sterile Processing Technician
Lake Area Medical Center
05.2014 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Virginia College
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician-Nov 2020
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician
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