Andrea Piper

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with formal sterile processing education and hands-on hospital clinical experience at Houston Methodist Hospital. Trained in decontamination, instrument inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization processes, infection prevention, quality assurance, and surgical instrumentation. Experienced healthcare professional with additional laboratory and medical-device experience through Labcorp and Baxter International.

Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to maintaining accurate, efficient sterile processing workflows and patient safety. Seeking an opportunity to begin my professional sterile processing career and contribute to an acute-care hospital team.

Sterile Processing Technician Clinical Training at Houston Methodist Hospital (2026 – 2026)

• Completed hands-on clinical training within a hospital sterile processing department.
• Participated in decontamination, instrument inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization workflows.
• Followed infection prevention practices, department procedures, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU), and sterile processing standards.
• Practiced proper handling, inspection, identification, and assembly of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Developed familiarity with specialty instrumentation used in orthopedic, ENT, ophthalmic, hand/foot, shoulder, and knee procedures.
• Worked with Stryker drill and saw systems and multiple specialty instrument sets.
• Maintained attention to instrument functionality, completeness, cleanliness, and proper preparation.
• Gained experience working within a hospital environment where accuracy, teamwork, and timely instrument availability are essential to patient care.

Cytology Lab Assistant at Labcorp (2025-12 – Present)

• Process, label, and track clinical specimens while maintaining specimen integrity and accuracy.
• Verify patient demographics, physician orders, and specimen information.
• Follow laboratory safety, infection-control, and quality-assurance procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support timely processing of clinical specimens.
• Work with clinical materials while following established safety and handling protocols.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Heart Monitor Mail to Patient Specialist at Baxter International (2025-03 – 2025-12)

• Verified physician documentation and patient information for cardiac monitoring equipment.
• Provided patient education regarding pacemakers, defibrillators, and related cardiac devices.
• Prepared and documented medical equipment shipments according to established procedures.
• Maintained inventory and supply records.
• Communicated with patients and healthcare professionals while protecting confidential information.
• Followed established procedures for medical equipment handling, documentation, and quality control.

Specimen Accessioner at Labcorp (2022-03 – 2025-04)

• Accessioned and prepared clinical specimens for laboratory testing.
• Entered and verified patient and specimen information in laboratory systems.
• Labeled specimens according to established procedures.
• Identified and resolved specimen discrepancies.
• Maintained accuracy, productivity, and compliance in a high-volume laboratory environment.

WIC Clerk at Harris County WIC (2020-02 – 2022-02)

• Assisted participants with applications, eligibility requirements, and program documentation.
• Maintained accurate and confidential participant records.
• Provided customer service while following established policies and procedures.
• Managed multiple administrative responsibilities in a high-volume environment.

Sterile Processing Technician Program – HCC Coleman (2026)