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Uwazie Gerald

Bronx,United States

Summary

Systematic professional 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

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Central Sterile Technician

Bellevue Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024

• Manual Decontamination, Receiving, Sorting, Soaking,
Cleaning and Rinsing
• Engaged in departmental pick up of soiled instruments for reprocessing.
• Inspection, assemble instrumentation, Packaging, Labeling and Sterilization
• Maintained an inventory of supplies in the sterile storage area.

  • Enhanced patient safety by meticulously cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments.
  • Reduced the risk of infection by performing thorough inspections of all instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to maintain a safe and efficient central sterile department environment.

Behavioral Health Associate

North Central Bronx [White Glove Placement Agency]
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
  • Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
  • Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.

Patient Care Coordinator

Diana Home Care
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
  • Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
  • Assisted in the development of care plans tailored to individual patient needs, improving overall health outcomes.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies for accurate billing and claim processing, reducing errors and financial discrepancies.
  • Implemented a more efficient system for managing medical records, resulting in faster access to crucial information during patient visits.

Education

Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Sterile Processing Technology

Jaglah Sterile Processing Consultancy Llc
The Bronx, NY
09.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ideal Professional Institute
Miami Gardens, FL
04.2021

Skills

  • Distribution Management
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Lean principles
  • Transportation Planning
  • Workplace Safety
  • Surgical Instrument Knowledge
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Assembling case carts
  • Quality Control

Timeline

Central Sterile Technician

Bellevue Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024

Behavioral Health Associate

North Central Bronx [White Glove Placement Agency]
01.2020 - 11.2022

Patient Care Coordinator

Diana Home Care
01.2019 - 11.2019

Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Sterile Processing Technology

Jaglah Sterile Processing Consultancy Llc

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ideal Professional Institute
Uwazie Gerald