Deanna Johnson
Crown Point
Summary
Motivated professional adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring several year background to growing organization.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician with solid background in decontamination, assembly, inspection and sterilization of surgical instruments. Possess strong knowledge of infection control standards and regulations. Skilled at maintaining accurate records for tracking purposes, ensuring all tools are accounted for and properly functioning. Contributed to improved patient safety by adhering to strict sterilization protocols in previous roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Crown point surgical suites
Crown Point
04.2022 - Current
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Responded promptly to requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures when additional sterile supplies were needed.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding sterility or safety concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Assisted in the preparation of new sterile sets by counting, organizing and wrapping items as needed.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Franciscan Alliance
Crown Point
03.2012 - 04.2022
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Restocked shelves with completed kits and supplies after each shift.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Assisted in the preparation of new sterile sets by counting, organizing and wrapping items as needed.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Munster Community Hospital
Munster
12.2006 - 03.2012
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Processed returned instruments following completion of procedure, verifying contents against original order sheet.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding sterility or safety concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Restocked shelves with completed kits and supplies after each shift.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Monitored supply levels throughout the day, restocking shelves as necessary.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Assisted in the preparation of new sterile sets by counting, organizing and wrapping items as needed.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- Strictly adhered to safety guidelines while preparing hazardous chemicals used in the cleaning process.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Operated autoclave machine to cleanse surgical tools using high-pressure steam sterilizers.
Skills
- Sterilization procedures
- Inventory management
- Instrument inspection
- Surgical supply organization
- Decontamination protocols
Certification
Certified board sterile processing
Certified sterile processing technician February 2009 to current
Basic life support certified
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Crown point surgical suites
04.2022 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Franciscan Alliance
03.2012 - 04.2022
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Munster Community Hospital
12.2006 - 03.2012