Zuhra Salkic

• Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
• Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
• Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Documented sterilization processes to maintain accurate records for regulatory compliance.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.

• Provided comprehensive training for new technicians on proper cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilization techniques.
• Streamlined workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time during high-volume periods.
• Minimized instrument damage through meticulous inspection, identification of defects, and prompt reporting to supervisors for repair or replacement decisions.
• Prevented cross-contamination between sterile processing areas by diligently following proper workflow protocols at all times.
• Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.

In interpersonal communications, teamwork, customer service, flexibility and reliability

Commended for multitasking abilities, turn over OR. Provide lifting help,

Scrub in field to assist Surgeons holding retractors.

Help with opening room for case

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Sterile Processing Tech/OR Equipment Tech / Case Puller/Anesthesia Tech/EndoTech

Pull Cases for OR.

Assists nurses with getting items for the case.

Help C.S.T. open cases , assist C.R.N.A and Anesthesiology getting medication assist with sonosite,glide scopes turn over and test anesthesia machines etc... clean and process Gi scopes,Colonoscopies help DR during the procedures stuck rooms with supplies

retractor holders for lunch.

• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.