Vincent Harper
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Responsible candidate eager to provide safe and efficient patient care. Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, safety protocols and equipment care. Knowledgeable in inventory control and recordkeeping. Reliable and dedicated to providing superior customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Mercy Health Hospital
11.2018 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- 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.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
Delivery Driver
Mercy Home Medical Equipment
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Handled customer concerns and issues by answering questions and escalating major problems to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher for delivery route details and changes.
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading, and unloading in alignment with specifications.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Northside Hospital
03.2000 - 03.2015
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Northside Hospital
03.2005 - 09.2018
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
Education
High School Diploma -
South High School
1833 Market St. Youngstown, OH 44507 - ClosedSkills
- Case Cart Assembly
- Sterilization Procedures
- Instrument Sterilization
- Recording Biologicals
- Decontamination Procedures
- Assembling Case Carts
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Mercy Health Hospital
11.2018 - Current
Delivery Driver
Mercy Home Medical Equipment
05.2018 - 11.2018
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Northside Hospital
03.2005 - 09.2018
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Northside Hospital
03.2000 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
South High School
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