Sterile Technician/ Caregiver
Dent Medical Clinic
- Collaborated with other department personnel to ensure seamless delivery of sterile services across units.
- Conducted regular quality assessments on autoclaves and other sterilization equipment, identifying potential issues early on for swift resolution.
- Assisted in staff training on proper sterilization techniques, ensuring consistent adherence to best practices.
- Streamlined workflow processes for better time management in handling high-volume sterilization tasks.
- Reprocessed reusable medical devices according to manufacturer recommendations, prolonging their lifespan while maintaining sterility standards.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvement and resource optimization within the sterile processing department.
- Provided support during surgery preparations, ensuring timely availability of sterile equipment when needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict safety regulations and guidelines.
- Mitigated risks associated with surgical site infections by strictly adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Minimized delays in surgical procedures by efficiently handling urgent requests for specific sterile tools or supplies.
- Optimized supply usage through accurate documentation and tracking of sterilized items, minimizing waste.
- Reduced risk of infection by properly disposing of contaminated materials and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
- Enhanced surgical team performance by promptly providing required sterile instruments during surgeries.
- Contributed to patient safety by diligently inspecting sterile instruments for damage or contamination before use.
- Ensured instrument sterility by diligently following established sterilization protocols and procedures.
- Played a key role in reducing cross-contamination incidents through careful separation of clean and dirty instruments during processing stages.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when coordinating with nursing and surgical staff, ensuring accurate understanding of their sterilization needs and priorities.
- Safeguarded patient health by performing biological testing on sterilizers regularly, ensuring optimal effectiveness at all times.
- .Efficiently operated ultrasonic cleaners, washer-disinfectors, and autoclaves to ensure thorough cleaning and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Improved operating room efficiency by effectively managing the inventory and restocking of sterile supplies.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
