Destiny Reid
Jacksonville
Summary
Skilled Sterile Processing Technician with significant experience in the field. Well known for high productivity, and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in sterilization techniques, inventory management, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability to rapidly changing environments. Committed to maintaining safety standards and improving operational workflows.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
The Veterans Administration Medical Center
Fayetteville
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Assessed equipment for proper functionality and sterilized tools and machines after every use.
- Supervised a team of 10 sterile processing technicians to ensure quality standards were met in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Developed training materials for staff on proper handling techniques for medical instruments.
- Advised purchasing personnel on ordering appropriate quantities of supplies needed for the department.
- Facilitated communication between clinical staff members regarding instrument availability or repair status.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Investigated any discrepancies or problems with sterilized items prior to distribution to operating rooms or clinics.
- Collaborated with other departments within the hospital system to ensure smooth workflow between departments.
- Implemented new policies and procedures related to sterile processing to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed daily operations of the sterile processing department, including staffing, scheduling and inventory management.
- Maintained a positive working environment by addressing issues promptly between staff members or customers.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Samaritan Health Services
Watertown
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used within the Central Sterile Supply Department.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Inspected returned instruments for damage or wear prior to sending them out for repair or replacement as needed.
- Supervised Sterile Processing Technicians by providing guidance, feedback, coaching, and evaluation of performance.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Performed daily decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation for surgical procedures.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
Sterile Processing Technician
Dr Khans Medical group
Watertown
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Assisted hospital staff with patient care duties by providing patient transportation or setting up traction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Musselman High School
Inwood, WV05-2014
Skills
- Sterilization processes
- Instrument assembly
- Inventory management
- Biological testing
- Equipment maintenance
- Decontamination procedures
- Supply ordering
- Critical thinking
- Tray preparation
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team supervision
- Regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Organize supplies
- Computerized tracking
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management abilities
- Technical understanding
- Troubleshooting ability
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
The Veterans Administration Medical Center
11.2022 - 08.2023
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
03.2021 - 11.2022
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Samaritan Health Services
06.2016 - 05.2018
Sterile Processing Technician
Dr Khans Medical group
01.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Musselman High School
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