Shawnta Williams
Summerville
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at Barnes Jewish Hospital, ensuring patient safety through meticulous sterilization and decontamination procedures. Proficient in steam sterilization and regulatory compliance, I effectively support surgical teams while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and enhancing operational efficiency in sterile processing environments.
Personable and dedicated, with keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Possesses foundational knowledge of sterilization procedures and infection control. Prepared to ensure sterile environment that supports optimal patient outcomes.
Offering organized and detail-focused approach, ready to learn and grow in healthcare setting. Brings strong understanding of safety protocols and sanitation practices, contributing to maintaining sterile environment. Ready to use and develop skills in sterilization and instrument handling in Sterile Processing role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
09.2024 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Improved quality assurance processes by implementing documentation procedures for all stages of the sterilization process.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Sterile Processing Technician
MUSC
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Improved quality assurance processes by implementing documentation procedures for all stages of the sterilization process.
Education
Bachelor Of Health Science - Radiologic Technology
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCGeneral Studies
My GED
Skills
- Radiologic procedures
- Patient safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterilization procedures
- Assembling case carts
- Manual cleaning
- Instrument decontamination
- Equipment testing
- Sterile storage
- Case cart assembly
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Picking instruments
- Quality control
- Chemical handling
- Low-temperature sterilization
Certification
BLS, CRCST
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
09.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
MUSC
07.2022 - 09.2024
General Studies
My GED
Bachelor Of Health Science - Radiologic Technology
Trident Technical College
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