Spelanda Alexis
La Vergne
Summary
Sterile Processing Technician with several years of experience in healthcare. Being promoted to Tech II by my employer, I have a great work ethic on a professional level.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville
06.2021 - Current
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam and chemical methods.
- Prepared and organized sterile supplies for surgery.
- Maintained cleanliness of sterile processing area and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management of sterile supplies and equipment.
- Followed infection control guidelines to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with surgical team to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
Sterile Processing Technician
Sumner Hospital
Gallatin
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared and organized sterile supplies for surgery.
- Disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled medical instruments properly.
- Followed infection control guidelines to ensure patient safety.
Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
Nashville
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Prepared and organized sterile supplies for surgery.
- Maintained cleanliness of sterile processing area and equipment.
- Disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled medical instruments properly.
- Assisted in inventory management of sterile supplies and equipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Sterile Processing Technician
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TNSkills
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control
- Instrument decontamination
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Surgical supply organization
Affiliations
. Inspiring the kids at my church ( with motivational Videos content)
. Cooking
. Listening to HSPA podcast
Languages
French
Professional
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Sumner Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
01.2021 - 03.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Sterile Processing Technician
Nashville State Community College