Sterile Processing Technician with extensive expertise in healthcare support and sterilization techniques, ensuring compliance and efficiency in surgical settings. With over a decade of experience, excels in equipment maintenance, inventory management, and fostering a safe environment through meticulous attention to safety protocols. Committed to enhancing surgical efficiency and supporting medical teams with advanced organizational and communication skills.
Sales professional with solid track record in driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Adept at building strong client relationships, leveraging product knowledge, and implementing effective sales strategies. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures consistent achievement of goals in dynamic environments. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and time management.
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
1 Year 2 Months
Barnes Jewish Hospital | 06.2025 - Current
Executed sterilization processes for surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with safety standards and reducing infection rates.
Maintained accurate inventory records of sterile supplies, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
Partnered with surgical teams to streamline instrument requests, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting timely procedures.
Conducted regular quality checks on sterilization equipment, identifying issues proactively and ensuring uninterrupted service.
Executed sterilization processes for surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with safety standards and significantly reducing infection rates.
Conducted regular quality checks on sterilization equipment, proactively identifying issues and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
Performed decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of OB surgical instruments, including delivery and C-section trays.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols to support high-risk maternal and neonatal care.
Ensured rapid turnaround of critical instruments to meet the fast-paced demands of L&D procedures.
Specialized in handling delicate ophthalmic instruments, ensuring proper cleaning and sterilization per manufacturer and AAMI guidelines.
Assembled and wrapped instrument sets for cataract surgeries, glaucoma procedures, and other ocular operations with precision.
Conducted quality assurance checks to minimize the risk of damage to microsurgical tools and ensure patient safety.
GI Lab Endoscopy Technician
1 Year 5 Months
Memorial Hospital BJC Care | 03.2025 - Current
Provided compassionate patient care during endoscopic procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout the process.
Operated advanced endoscopic equipment, facilitating accurate diagnostics and significantly reducing procedure times.
Monitored patient vitals during procedures, enabling prompt responses to changes and enhancing overall safety.
Fostered a calming environment for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures, enhancing their comfort and trust in the care provided.
Reprocessing scope
Coordinated with medical teams to optimize patient flow, improving operational efficiency and maintaining high standards of care.
Delivery Driver
8 Years 7 Months
Amazon Flex | 01.2018 - Current
Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
Sterile Processing Technician
1 Year 5 Months
Anderson Hospital | 01.2024 - 06.2025
Transport sterile goods to operating rooms, ensuring compliance with procedures.
Maintain autoclaves for optimal performance and safety adherence.
Inspect and test instruments post-cleaning for thorough decontamination.
Enhance surgical efficiency through meticulous instrument preparation.
Support team by ensuring readiness of sterile supplies.
Streamlined the sterilization process, enhancing efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, significantly reducing turnaround times for surgical instruments.
Mail Processing Clerk
1 Year 4 Months
United Postal Service | 10.2022 - 02.2024
Utilized automated sorting machines to quickly sort large volumes of mail.
Monitored the quality of outgoing mail to ensure accuracy in addressing, labeling, and stamping requirements.
Scanned documents into a digital format for archiving.
Inspected incoming packages for visible signs of damage prior to processing.
Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when handling hazardous materials such as flammable liquids.
Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
Prepared and processed outgoing mail, ensuring correct postage and timely dispatch.
Received, sorted and organized incoming letters and packages.
Rural Mail Carrier
1 Year 3 Months
USPS, United States Postal Service | 12.2019 - 03.2021
Sorted mail, arranging in delivery sequence for distribution.
Obtained signatures for registered, certified and insured mail.
Delivered and collected mail for designated route to businesses and residential homes using satchels, cars and small trucks.
Maintained accurate records of deliveries.
Collected money for cash-on-delivery and postage-due mail to turn in receipts to postal office.
Delivered various types of mail on routes according to strict timelines.
Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
Observed road rules, weather and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record.
Separated mail to be transported to relay boxes along route for subsequent delivery.
Cleaned and checked over vehicle after completion of daily deliveries.
Obtained receipts for registered and certain insured mail.
Delivered mail to residents and business within assigned area.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Security Guard
5 Months
East Saint Louis District 189 | 08.2019 - 01.2020
Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
Medical Collections Representative
1 Year 3 Months
First Source Advantage | 05.2018 - 08.2019
Oversaw daily collections and accounts receivable activities, developing robust strategies to maximize collections and reduce aged accounts.
Entered patient charges and payments into electronic health records.
Protected medical office operations and integrity by keeping patient information confidential.
Processed claims and forwarded information to Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companies.
Identified discrepancies and carrier issues regarding billing and reimbursements.
Took billing calls, questions and concerns from patients and third party carriers.
Researched delinquent accounts to identify key contact details, current phone numbers and email addresses.
Accepted and processed customer payments and applied toward account balances.
Worked closely with delinquent account holders to collect and reconcile accounts through approved channels.
Personal Home Care Aide
4 Years 5 Months
Service Plus | 03.2015 - 08.2019
Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Helped client with medication self-administration.
Educated patients and families about recommended procedures and care options.
Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Key Holder Supervisor
8 Years 10 Months
Home Stores | 10.2016 - 08.2025
Operated cash register.
Maintained store and maintained appearance.
Set up visually appealing promotional displays.
Addressed employee issues and conflicts to provide input, feedback and coaching.
Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Maintained high merchandising standards by building attractive displays and monitoring inventory levels.
Responded to safety and loss prevention incidents.
Monitored cash drawers in checkouts to verify adequate cash supply.
Organized in-store promotional events.
Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
Monitored sales floor to prevent product loss and item damage.
Handled opening and closing duties to keep store organized, well-stocked and running smoothly.
Developed good working relationships with store leadership and sales personnel.
Supported loss prevention initiatives to minimize theft.
Replenished retail merchandise and displays to deliver strong visual presentation.
Education
Certification
St. Louis School of Phlebotomy | Missouri | 04.2019
High School Diploma
East Saint Louis Senior High | East Saint Louis | 05.2007