Sturrica Hudson
Columbia
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with expertise in AAMI guidelines, OSHA, TJC, and AORN. Skilled in instrument tracking, sterilization management, and staff training. Facilitates communication between OR and SPD, optimizing sterile storage and improving workflow for case carts and supplies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Central Sterile Supervisor
Doctors Hospital Of Augusta
Augusta
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Coordinated schedules for medical staff and ensured proper coverage.
- Trained new employees on hospital policies and procedures.
Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
Healthtrust Healthcare
04.2021 - 07.2025
- Packaging and/or preparing equipment for use
- Inspecting medical equipment for functionality and sterilization
- Managed inventory of medical equipment to support efficient operations and availability.
- Executed SPD tech skills including decontamination, assembly, preparation, packing, and sterilization to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Recording test results for sterilization via ABACUS tracking system
- Conducted daily machine tests to ensure readiness for sterilization processes.
- Engaged in various contract roles from April 2021 to January 2024.
- St. David’s North Austin Medical Center (April 2021 – January 2022)
- Fairview Park Hospital (February 2022 – July 2022)
- North Florida Hospital (August 2022 – November 2023)
- St. David’s Surgical Hospital (November 2023 – June 2023)
- St. David’s North Austin Medical Center (June 2023 – January 2024)
Fulltime Sterile Processing Technician
Prisma Baptist Hospital
Columbia
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Proficiently operate all equipment necessary for the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Operate various computer programs used in daily operations such as pulling and printing preference cards and schedules for pulling of cases
- Worked with the facilities Supervisors educator and manager to assist facility in any needs of the department, such as priority trays, training and organization.
- Performed regular SPD tech skills such as decontamination, assembly, prep and pack, and sterilization.
- CENSITRAC tracking system
Fulltime Sterile Processing Technician
Prisma Richland Hospital
Columbia
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Proficiently operate all equipment necessary for the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Operate various computer programs used in daily operations such as pulling and printing preference cards and schedules for pulling of cases
- Worked with the facilities Supervisors educator and manager to assist facility in any needs of the department, such as priority trays, training and organization.
- Performed regular SPD tech skills such as decontamination, assembly, prep and pack, and sterilization.
- PAPER and CENSITRAC tracking system
Shift Supervisor
Bojangles
Columbia
02.2010 - 02.2018
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high – volume, fast-paced operations.
- Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system for automated taking orders
- Led the handling of credit and currencies efficiently.
- Supported management in inventory control and stocking orders to optimize product availability.
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly and presentation
- Coordinated cross-training and scheduling with team members to enhance service efficiency.
Education
Diploma -
Dreher High School
Columbia, SC 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
- Sterilization Techniques
- Strong attention to detail
- Time Management
- Adaptable
- Flexible schedule
- Patient Care oriented
- Leadership experience
- Team player
- Quick learner
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Quick learner
Certification
- CBSPD
- BLS
Timeline
Central Sterile Supervisor
Doctors Hospital Of Augusta
09.2025 - Current
Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
Healthtrust Healthcare
04.2021 - 07.2025
Fulltime Sterile Processing Technician
Prisma Baptist Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2021
Fulltime Sterile Processing Technician
Prisma Richland Hospital
09.2018 - 10.2019
Diploma -
Dreher High School
08.2010 - 05.2014
Shift Supervisor
Bojangles
02.2010 - 02.2018