Sterile Processing Technician, Central Sterile Resume Amal Hunter Sterile Processing Technician, Central Sterile (850) 555-2937 amal.hunter@example.com linkedin.com/example/amalhunter Tallahassee, FL 32301 STRENGTHS Instrument inspection Checks cleanliness, function, alignment, and completeness before trays move forward. A second look often prevents delays. Tray assembly Builds procedure specific sets from count sheets and catches missing items early. Surgical teams gain clearer readiness. Sterilizer operation Runs steam cycles, reviews indicators, and records load details. Reliable documentation keeps release decisions clear. Workload priority Balances evening requests, urgent turnovers, and inventory limits. Calm sequencing keeps high use sets moving. Team communication Reports damaged or unavailable instruments before procedures. Early conversations give clinical teams room to respond. SKILLS Decontamination Sterilization Tray assembly Instrument inspection Linen processing Surgical instrumentation Reprocessing Sterile areas Load documentation Quality control Central processing Packaging Sterilizer operation Regulatory protocols Surgical services LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 4.2 Years Sterile Processing Technician II, Surgical Services at Coastal Plains Medical Center (2.1 Years) Sterile Processing Technician, Central Processing at Capital Surgical Services Center (2.1 Years) SUMMARY Sterile processing technician with four years supporting surgical services through instrument decontamination, cleaning, inspection, tray assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution. Experience covers central processing, prep and sterile areas , linen processing, surgical instrumentation, sterilizer operation, load documentation, and regulatory protocols. CRCST certified through HSPA and CSPDT certified through CBSPD, with a current Florida driver's license and high school diploma . Consistently checks instrument condition, function, alignment, tray completeness, manufacturer guidance, packaging integrity, and process indicators before release. Prioritizes evening workloads around operating room demand, urgent turnover needs, inventory availability, and safe handling requirements. Communicates missing or damaged instruments early, supporting reliable procedure readiness and patient care across fast paced hospital environments. EXPERIENCE Sterile Processing Technician II, Surgical Services Coastal Plains Medical Center August 2024 - Present Tallahassee, Florida Supports operating room services across decontamination, preparation, sterile processing, linen activities, storage, and distribution. Owns evening workflow priorities, tray accuracy, sterilizer documentation, and communication with surgical teams. Protects procedure readiness through careful inspection, appropriate supplies, manufacturer guidance, and regulatory process controls. Processes surgical instruments through decontamination , inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution workflows. Inspects instrument cleanliness, function, alignment, and completeness before assembling procedure specific trays from count sheets. Selects packaging, supplies, and sterilization methods using manufacturer guidance and applicable regulatory protocols . Operates steam sterilizers, records load data, and verifies process indicators before releasing items for sterile storage . Prioritizes evening workload around surgical demand, urgent turnover needs, and available inventory without bypassing quality checks. Supports linen and sterile area activities, reporting missing or damaged instruments before procedures begin. Sterile Processing Technician, Central Processing Capital Surgical Services Center June 2022 - July 2024 Tallahassee, Florida Managed reusable surgical instrument reprocessing from receipt through clinical inventory return. Supported decontamination, cleaning, inspection, preparation, packaging, sterilization, linen processing , and documentation. Balanced afternoon and evening requests while preserving traceability, package integrity, and readiness for surgical services . Reprocessed reusable instruments from receipt through decontamination, cleaning, inspection, preparation, packaging , and sterilization . Applied manual and mechanical cleaning methods suited to instrument type before inspection under adequate lighting. Assembled general and specialty sets from count sheets, routing missing or damaged items for correction. Prepared wrapped trays, containers, and linen items using approved techniques that preserved package integrity. Maintained sterilizer and reprocessing documentation, supporting traceability for completed loads and regulatory review. Organized competing instrument requests during evening operations, keeping high use sets moving through required checks. PROJECTS Evening Surgical Instrument Readiness 2025 Coordinated instrument flow across decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage, and distribution activities. Focused on timely tray availability, accurate documentation, and clear communication around urgent operating room needs. Sterilizer Load Traceability 2023 Supported consistent load documentation through cycle review, process indicator verification, and sterile storage release. Work connected equipment operation with traceability and safe clinical use. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized through advancement from Sterile Processing Technician to Sterile Processing Technician II in August 2024. Earned CRCST certification through HSPA in 2023 while supporting surgical instrument reprocessing. Earned CSPDT certification through CBSPD in 2024, reinforcing sterile processing knowledge and practice. EDUCATION High School Diploma Leon County Adult and Community Education GPA: 4.0 2022 Tallahassee, Florida Coursework: Sterile processing, surgical instrumentation, health care safety, regulatory protocols CERTIFICATIONS Certified Registered Central Service Technician, HSPA 2023 Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, CBSPD 2024 Florida Driver's License 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS Decontamination Methods: Manual cleaning, Mechanical cleaning, Decontamination protocols Sterilization Equipment: Steam sterilizers, Sterilization cycles, Process indicators Instrument Reprocessing: Surgical instruments, Reusable devices, Instrument cleaning Tray Preparation: Count sheets, Tray assembly, Specialty sets Packaging Systems: Wrapped trays, Sterilization containers, Package integrity Sterile Storage: Sterile inventory, Storage practices, Item distribution Linen Processing: Linen preparation, Linen inspection, Linen handling Documentation Systems: Load records, Cycle information, Traceability records Quality and Compliance: Regulatory protocols, Manufacturer guidance, Quality checks Surgical Service Support: Operating room support, Urgent turnovers, Procedure readiness Workplace Safety: Safe handling, Protective equipment, Workflow controls SKILLS Decontamination Sterilization Tray assembly Instrument inspection Linen processing Surgical instrumentation Reprocessing Sterile areas Load documentation Quality control Central processing Packaging Sterilizer operation Regulatory protocols Surgical services PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS HSPA credential holder, Certified Registered Central Service Technician. CBSPD credential holder, Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician. Surgical services support professional serving Tallahassee area hospital operations. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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