Yolanda A. Morris
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Temecula,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with 3 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
LLRS HeaLthcare Staffing Agency
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
Sterile Processing Technician
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
11.2022 - Current
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Decontamination, assemble, and performs terminal sterilization using Steam and chemical methods.
- Perform quality control, operates washer and sterilizes.
- Maintains records of sterilization cycles per the Joint Commission and industry standards.
- Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care.
- Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Mission Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning
- Recorded biologicals and test results
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Mental Health Specialist 2/Certified Nursing Assistant
Aurora Behavioral Health Care
09.2006 - 02.2022
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for all new admissions
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients
- Prepared and submitted daily documentation reports to management
- Assessed clients upon admission and discharge
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
- Charted on each patient daily
- Assisted and counseled 30 patients daily
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity
- Took and monitored vital signs, monitored patient medication input and managed patient behavior
- Conducted client rounds every 15 min to check on residents
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
Sterile Processing Technician
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Recorded biologicals and test results
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
- Restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets
- Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized
- Handled numerous calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
Education
Sterile Processing Technology
MedCerts-Online
08.2021
Sterile Processing Technology
South Western College
Chula Vista, CA03.2017
Certificate Certified Nursing AssistancesCNA Program -
Brightwood College
San Diego, CA11.2005
Skills
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Highly organized and dedicated with positive attitude
- Highly motivated to be coached to learn new skills
- Sound knowledge of sterile processing operations
- Familiarity with Microsoft office programs
- Decontamination Procedures
- Sterilize Instrument Trays
- Instrument Tray Distribution
- Workflow Efficiency
- Processing Instruments
- Microsoft office programs
- Case CART Assembly
- Picking Instruments
- Recording Biologicals
- Anatomy And Physiology
- Microbiology
- Picking Instruments
- Recording Biologicals
- Anatomy And Physiology
- Microbiology
- Picking Instruments
- Recording Biologicals
- Anatomy And Physiology
- Microbiology
- Picking Instruments
- Recording Biologicals
- Anatomy And Physiology
- Microbiology
- Cameras, scopes cleaning and inspection
Accomplishments
- OR Sterile Techniques
- Surgery Case Carts
- Sterile Case Carts
Certification
Certified:
- CRCST-(HSPA)- Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
LLRS HeaLthcare Staffing Agency
03.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
11.2022 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Mission Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
04.2018 - 11.2020
Mental Health Specialist 2/Certified Nursing Assistant
Aurora Behavioral Health Care
09.2006 - 02.2022
Sterile Processing Technology
MedCerts-Online
Sterile Processing Technology
South Western College
Certificate Certified Nursing AssistancesCNA Program -
Brightwood College
Certified:
- CRCST-(HSPA)- Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
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