Lead Sterile Processing Technician
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Lead Sterile Processing Technician at HCA Healthcare (2024-03 – Present)
Lead sterile processing technician. Manages second shift team members and makes sure priority items are met for next day. Orders inventory. Organizes team members where need be to get the areas complete. Checks outdates and does Quality Assurance checks.
Compounder at Bausch & Lomb (2022-08 – 2024-03)
Performs nonsterile and aseptic compounding activities per batch record documentation.
Level 1 batches proficiently (simple sterile solutions). Document information correctly in batch records, CAMS (operator access level), and area logbooks. Reviews and verifies batch record entries. Assists compounding of Level 2 and 3 batches.
Prepares major and miscellaneous compounding equipment for use. Cleans equipment and performs rinse water testing. Assists in the sterilization of compounding equipment. Performs filter integrity testing.
Prepares filters for sterilization. Performs daily and weekly scale calibration checks. Weighs materials not already preweighed and staged for the batch. Cleans, disinfects and maintains the Nonsterile Compounding area.
Meets and maintains all required training during the year (SOP, EHS, and HR). Support operational excellence and EHS initiatives. Assume responsibility for the GMP, ISO, EHS awareness and compliance within the respective area.
Attend and participate in OpEx improvement initiatives such as reducing costs and OEE improvements.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician at Primary Care Annex, James A. Haley VA Hospital (2016-04 – 2022-07)
Lead Medical supply technician for dental and woman's health services. Train new dental personnel on how to decontaminate, inspect, prepare, sterilize and store instrumentation for the dental clinic and woman's health clinic. Provides training to staff on new reusable medical equipment.
Completes all documentation for sterilizers used in the department. Assemble dental instrument trays according to the count sheet. Correctly distributes sterilized instruments to their correct destination.
Checks sterilization logs at the end of the shift for any discrepancies. Works on the monthly work schedule. Perform quality assurance checks. Make sure priority items are completed for the next day.
Sterile Processing Technician at Primary Care Annex, James A. Haley VA Hospital (2012-06 – 2016-04)
Medical supply technician for dental and woman's health services. Train new dental personnel on how to decontaminate, inspect, prepare, sterilize and store instrumentation for the dental clinic and woman's health clinic. Provides training to staff on new reusable medical equipment.
Completes all documentation for sterilizers used in the department. Assemble dental instrument trays according to the count sheet. Correctly distributes sterilized instruments to their correct destination.
Checks sterilization logs at the end of the shift for any discrepancies. Works on the monthly work schedule. Perform quality assurance checks. Make sure priority items are completed for the next day.
Sterile Processing Technician III at All Children's Hospital (2008-08 – 2011-04)
Decontaminate instruments and flexible scopes manually from the Operating Room and other units throughout the hospital using specific detergents, disinfectants and automated machines. Was in charge of the dental clinic instruments and trays. Checked each instrument to make sure they were acceptable for use.
Assemble surgical trays in a timely manner without the use of a count sheet. Knowledgeable in all surgical areas. Peel packed single instruments and wrapped trays or instruments with the appropriate size wrapping.
Sterilized loads in the steam sterilizers, plasma and gas sterilizers. Rotate instruments and packs.
Surgical Technician at United States Air Force Reserve (2008-08 – 2009-12)
Assemble supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Prepare the sterile instrument back table. Maintain aseptic techniques and provided comfort for pre-operative patients. Transport patients to and from surgical suites.
Pass instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner. Clean surgical instruments in the decontamination area. Inspect instruments for debris and any sharps. Check instruments to make sure they are in working condition.
Assemble instrument trays for the Operating Room. Used steam sterilizers, washers, ultrasonic cleaner.
Surgical Technician at United States Air Force (2004-08 – 2008-08)
Assemble supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Maintain aseptic techniques in the Operating Room. Transport patients to and from surgical suites. Position patients according to the type of surgery.
Pass instruments to the surgeons. Gather instruments for cleaning and sterilization. Clean surgical instruments in the decontamination area. Inspect instruments for debris and any sharps. Assemble trays according to count sheets.
Checked instruments to make sure they are in working condition. Used sterilizers, washers, ultrasonic cleaner, and plasma sterilizer. Lead sterile processing technician at MacDill AFB when the Operating Room closed.
In charge of reprocessing dental instruments for the dental clinic. Assisted oral maxillofacial dental surgeons during surgeries.
College Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding – Rasmussen College (2023-10 – 2024-05)
High School Diploma – Miramar High School (2000-07 – 2004-06)
