Regina Mitchell
Greenville
Summary
Dynamic Certified Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at Prisma Health Upstate. Expert in sterilization processes and instrument inspection, ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance productivity through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville
07.2016 - Current
- I test the washers, ultrasonics, and washers daily.
- I decontaminate and clean instrumentation.
- I inspect and assemble instrument trays.
- I maintain sterilization records and input results into the computer system.
- I have also been responsible for ordering instruments and supplies as needed for the OR.
- I have pulled cases and checked supplies for outdates.
- I also confirm cases and assist in receiving special trays for cases.
- I also am responsible checking temp and humidity for our department.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Assisted in training other personnel on proper techniques for decontaminating instruments prior to sterilization.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Medpro Staffing
07.2014 - 12.2014
- I inspected, disassembled, decontaminated, and cleaned surgical instrumentation.
- I assembled trays and peel pouched assorted instruments.
- I ran the sterilizers and helped pull cases.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Inspected and tested sterilization equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
Sterile Processing Team Leader
St. Francis Hospital
Greenville
10.1995 - 10.2011
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- I also performed all the duties of the sterile processing department for the downtown and Eastside hospitals.
Education
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting
Brown Mackie College
Greenville, SC07-2014
GED -
Carolina High
Greenville, SC01-1991
Skills
- Sterilization processes
- Instrument inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Record keeping
- Supply management
- Case preparation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Adaptability
- Flexible schedule
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- I graduated from Brown Mackie with honors.
Certification
- I am CBSPD certified.
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Prisma Health Upstate
07.2016 - Current
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Medpro Staffing
07.2014 - 12.2014
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Greenville Memorial Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2014
Sterile Processing Team Leader
St. Francis Hospital
10.1995 - 10.2011
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting
Brown Mackie College
GED -
Carolina High
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