Myah Harris
Bossier City
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled Central Sterile Processing Technician bringing hands-on experience in sterilization processes, infection control procedures, and patient safety protocols. Strengths include strong knowledge of medical terminology, instrument identification and handling, and equipment maintenance. Demonstrated success in improving operational workflows, ensuring strict adherence to industry regulations and guidelines for cleanliness. Highly trained in maintaining sterile environments, reducing cross-contamination risks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Supply Tech-Full Time( GS-6)
Overton Brooks VA Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Kept up-to-date with new technologies related to instrumentation, cleaning, and sterilization techniques.
- Inspected surgical trays for completeness and accuracy prior to distribution.
- Assembled custom procedure trays as needed according to department guidelines.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
Sterile Processing Tech ( Full-time)
Willis Knighton
Bossier City
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Maintained inventory levels of sterile supplies and monitored stock usage.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Maintained proper documentation of sterilization processes.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine tests on sterilized items.
- Operated ultrasonic cleaners as part of the daily cleaning process.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
Sterile Processing Tech (full-time)
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
Shreveport
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Disinfect and clean surgical instruments
- Prepare linen packs for sterilization for intended surgical procedures
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Captain Shreve High School
Shreveport, LA05.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LASkills
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Operation Monitoring
- Reliability
- Tray preparation
- Documentation and reporting
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness
- Ethylene oxide sterilization
- Decision-making
- Processing instruments
- Instrument assembly
- Sterilization techniques
- Surgical tray inspection
- Microsoft Software Proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Tech ( Full-time)
Willis Knighton
01.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Supply Tech-Full Time( GS-6)
Overton Brooks VA Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Tech (full-time)
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
09.2022 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Captain Shreve High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Southern University At Shreveport
Similar Profiles
LaQuesha M.Bloomer, MSN, RNLaQuesha M.Bloomer, MSN, RN
Clinical Coordinator RN at Overton Brooks VA Medical CenterClinical Coordinator RN at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Komeka Grigsby-MitchellKomeka Grigsby-Mitchell
0343 Program Analyst (TCF Intern) at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center0343 Program Analyst (TCF Intern) at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Brenda Barkernull Brenda Barker
Unit Educator-Registered Nurse at Overton Brooks VA Medical CenterUnit Educator-Registered Nurse at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center