Venisa Sullivan
Pa
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at Geisinger Medical Hospital, adept in steam sterilization, VPRO and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through meticulous instrument preparation and quality assurance. Strong collaborator with critical thinking skills, consistently optimizing workflows and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Geisinger Medical Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained clean and sterile environment to minimize infection risk.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Prioritized urgent requests to ensure timely availability of surgical instruments.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- 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.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Ensured compliance with industry sterilization standards by meticulously cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Experience with orthopedic, neurology, urology, pediatrics, robotics, general surgery, gyn, ent, ect
Medical Assistant/g Strile Processing Technician
Evangelical Hospital
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving overall accuracy and accessibility of patient records.
- Coordinated scheduling for both routine and emergency GI procedures, optimizing resource utilization within the department.
- Advanced team collaboration by sharing valuable insights from experience as a GI technician at regular staff meetings.
- Supported physicians during complex procedures, anticipating needs and assisting with critical tasks.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of care provision.
- Mentored new technicians joining the team, fostering an environment conducive to learning and professional growth.
- Assisted in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders through accurate collection and processing of biopsy specimens.
- Established trust among colleagues through consistent adherence to high standards of performance in all assigned tasks.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to strict infection control policies and procedures.
- Optimized departmental workflow through diligent inventory management, ensuring necessary supplies were always available.
- Participated in continued education initiatives, keeping current on best practices in gastroenterology care delivery.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by employing effective communication and pain management techniques.
- Increased efficiency in endoscopy unit operations by organizing equipment and maintaining sterilization protocols.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Medely
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- 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.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
Sterile Processing Technician
Geisinger Medical Center
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
- 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.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, coordinating with clinical staff on equipment needs and availability.
- 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.
- Assisted in staff development by providing guidance to new team members on proper sterile processing techniques.
Education
Gi Tech -
SGNA Advanced Associate Program
2022
Clinical Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Mccann School of Business
Lewisburg, PA06.2019
Sterile Processing Technician
Geisinger
Danville, PA01.2019
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Sterilization procedures
- Manual cleaning
- Assembling case carts
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Computerized tracking
- Infection control
- Picking instruments
- Quality control
- Chemical handling
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Operating room support
- Ordering supplies
- Supply management
- Managing materials
- Safety protocols
- Assembling packages
- Processing instruments
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness
- Instrument inspection
- Recording test results
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Sterilizer testing
- Infection control protocols
- Documentation and reporting
- Steam autoclaves operation
- Equipment disinfection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Safe sharps disposal
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Electronic charting
- Registered central service technician certification
Certification
SGNA associate
Certified sterile processing technician HSPA
Certified Medical assistant AMT
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Geisinger Medical Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant/g Strile Processing Technician
Evangelical Hospital
05.2023 - 03.2025
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Medely
02.2021 - 02.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Geisinger Medical Center
05.2019 - 05.2021
Gi Tech -
SGNA Advanced Associate Program
Clinical Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Mccann School of Business
Sterile Processing Technician
Geisinger
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