Tyra Williams
INDEPENDENCE,MO
Summary
Methodical professional with an organized approach and good multitasking skills. Experienced in decontaminating, sterilizing and testing medical instruments. Friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Favorite Staffing
08.2026 - Current
- Inspected and tested sterilization processes for compliance with safety standards.
- Sterilized surgical instruments using advanced sterilization equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for surgical supplies.
OB Technician
Centerpoint Medical Center
INDEPENDENCE, MO
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in monitoring patients during labor and delivery procedures.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment for obstetric procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Sterile Processing Technician
Prime Surgical Associates
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Inspected and tested sterilization processes for compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization cycles and procedures performed.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for surgical supplies.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Trained new staff on sterilization protocols and safety procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
Saint lukes East Surgery Center
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Decontaminated, wrapped, and sterilized medical instruments to prepare for use. Ordered medical supplies and instruments to ensure adequate inventory. Called in repairs for malfunctioning equipment to ensure operational continuity.
- Inspected sterile package integrity to guarantee safety prior to distribution.
- Decontamination, wrap and sterilize instruments Ordered medical supplies and instruments to maintain inventory levels. Called in repairs for malfunctioning equipment to ensure operational continuity.
Sterile Processing Technician
North Kansas City Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed patient care equipment in a clinical setting, general cleaning, wrapping & packaging, instrument assembly, sterilization, storage clean & sterile, linen folding, Coordinated distribution of case carts to ensure timely access to surgical instruments.
- Managed inventory of sterile supplies and ensured proper storage.
- Inspected and tested equipment for functionality and safety compliance.
- Oversaw inventory of sterile supplies, ensuring proper storage and compliance with safety standards.
Sterile Processing Technician
Overland Park Regional Medical
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclaves and chemical processes.
- Performed decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments to ensure safety and compliance with health standards.
- Assembled and packaged sterile supplies for surgical procedures.
- Inspected and tested equipment for cleanliness and proper functioning.
Surgical Technician
The Plastic Surgery Center
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Set up and maintain sterile field, gown and glove surgeon, Passed instruments to surgeon during procedures to the surgeon during procedures. on sterile field, perform counts, sterile processing
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing and passing instruments while ensuring a sterile field.
- Organized surgical instruments and supplies for seamless operation flow.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to assess patient needs before and after surgery.
Surgery Technician
Cares Ambulatory Surgery Center
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Set up and maintain sterile field, gown and glove surgeon, Passed surgical instruments to surgeon during procedures on sterile field, Performed instrument counts to verify accuracy before and after surgical procedures. to ensure accuracy before and after procedures, sterile processing
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments and equipment for diverse procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by supplying necessary tools and equipment.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
Centra State Medical Center
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Patient care equipment, Executed cleaning tasks to ensure a hygienic environment for patient care equipment., Wrapped and packaged medical supplies for distribution to ensure safe transport., Assembled surgical instruments with precision to ensure readiness for procedures., sterilization, storage Ensured all instruments were clean and sterile prior to use in surgical procedures., Completed linen folding to ensure organized storage., Prepared and organized case carts with necessary surgical instruments for upcoming procedures. and distribution.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness and functionality before distribution to operating rooms.
- Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies and equipment in storage areas.
- Managed inventory of sterile supplies and equipment to support efficient operations in storage areas.
Education
Sterile processing Ocean -
Medical Career Institute
NJAssociate of Science - Health Information Technology
Colorado Technical University
North Kansas City, MO 10.2005 - 12.2007
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology
Star Career Academy
Brick Twp, NJ 01.2014 - 01.2016
Skills
- Sterilization methods
- Instrument cleaning
- Instrument preparation
- Surgery technology
- Operating support
- Training programs
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Favorite Staffing
08.2026 - Current
OB Technician
Centerpoint Medical Center
11.2023 - 08.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
Prime Surgical Associates
06.2022 - 11.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Saint lukes East Surgery Center
04.2020 - 06.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
North Kansas City Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2020
Sterile Processing Technician
Overland Park Regional Medical
06.2017 - 01.2019
Surgical Technician
The Plastic Surgery Center
05.2016 - 04.2017
Surgery Technician
Cares Ambulatory Surgery Center
11.2015 - 04.2016
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology
Star Career Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
Sterile Processing Technician
Centra State Medical Center
06.2013 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Colorado Technical University
10.2005 - 12.2007
Sterile processing Ocean -
Medical Career Institute