Shay F.

CRCST-certified sterile processing professional and instructor with 5+ years of experience in decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, and case cart operations. Preceptor experience throughout career, training and mentoring technicians in safe processing practices, instrument identification, equipment operation, and documentation. Combines hands-on SPD experience with classroom instruction and collaboration with operating room teams. Pursuing CIS certification.

Sterile Processing Instructor - Dorsey College

12 weeks of teaching experience

• Teach sterile processing concepts through campus and online instruction, connecting course material to practical department workflows.
• Develop lessons, reviews, quizzes, and instrument identification activities covering infection prevention, PPE, anatomy, microbiology, and the processing cycle.
• Guide students in instrument competency and safe processing practices; reinforce understanding through discussions and group assignments.

Travel Sterile Processing Technician / Lead - Aya Healthcare

(2024-05)

• Performed travel SPD assignments, including the last nine months as a lead, supporting decontamination, inspection, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for technicians, providing hands-on guidance in workflow, instrument processing, steam and V-Pro equipment operation, and documentation.
• Coordinate with OR staff and floor units to prioritize instrument turnaround and case cart needs for scheduled and add-on cases.
• Use digital logs and spreadsheets to track workflow and communicate processing status to department leads.

Sterile Processing Technician - Baptist Health

(2021-08 - 2024-05)

• Performed full-cycle sterile processing, from decontamination through sterilization and release, following safety and quality controls.
• Served as a preceptor throughout tenure; helped onboard and coach 5+ technicians in tray assembly, equipment operation, documentation, and safe processing practices.
• Created quick-reference tips to support training and reinforce consistent tray assembly and documentation.
• Operated steam and V-Pro sterilizers, documented cycles, prepared case carts, and coordinated instrument needs with OR nurses and vendors.
• Assisted with inventory checks and usage tracking in MMIS to support instrument availability and par level accuracy.

Dental Assistant EDDA Diploma - Medquest College