Experience

LONG BEACH VA MEDICAL CENTER
• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Government Employee

  • Jan 2023 - Present

DEPARMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Tech

  • Jan 2023 - Present

Mt. Carmel St. Anns
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Instrument Technician

  • Nov 2017 - Present


Riverside Methodist Hospital

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instrument Technician

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  SPD-responsible for all duties related to cleaning and decontamination of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, endoscopes, and sterilization. Responsible for the preparation & package of instrumentation, including general instruments; quality control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records, and preparation and dispatch of surgical cases.Perform assigned duties such as answering phones, cleaning, stocking, transporting, and dispensing supplies and equipment.AccomplishmentsI was able to impress co-workers, supervisors with my energy and willingness to do whatever asked. The energy was simply a reflection of the genuine love that I had in the job. Skills UsedMy work ethic knowing how important the company's mission and vision. So I was willing to go the extra mile knowing that our patients are most important.My attitude was so important because It helped the atmosphere when we had sets all the way to the ceiling and steady coming through the washer.My time management was crucial due to physicians needing these sets all over again. So I had to be very careful to not make any mistakes but still get so many done in the allotted time. Mistakes always put the patient at risk, so staying focused and being accurate was a must.Top of FormBottom of Form Show less

• Instrument Technician

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  SPD-responsible for all duties related to cleaning and decontamination of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, endoscopes, and sterilization. Responsible for the preparation & package of instrumentation, including general instruments; quality control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records, and preparation and dispatch of surgical cases.Perform assigned duties such as answering phones, cleaning, stocking, transporting, and dispensing supplies and equipment.AccomplishmentsI was able to impress co-workers, supervisors with my energy and willingness to do whatever asked. The energy was simply a reflection of the genuine love that I had in the job. Skills UsedMy work ethic knowing how important the company's mission and vision. So I was willing to go the extra mile knowing that our patients are most important.My attitude was so important because It helped the atmosphere when we had sets all the way to the ceiling and steady coming through the washer.My time management was crucial due to physicians needing these sets all over again. So I had to be very careful to not make any mistakes but still get so many done in the allotted time. Mistakes always put the patient at risk, so staying focused and being accurate was a must.Top of FormBottom of Form Show less



Home

• Individual and Family Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Homemaker

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  I had the blessing of being home with my children for that period of time to nurture and care for them. Things were very difficult, but I did the best I could. I rather be working doing what I love. I had the blessing of being home with my children for that period of time to nurture and care for them. Things were very difficult, but I did the best I could. I rather be working doing what I love.



OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL/TRANSFERED FROM LIFELINE OF OHIO

• SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

  • Feb 2004 - Jan 2005

  Prepare the rooms and gather supplies for surgical procedures. Pass instruments to surgeon and other residents and medical students at the operating table. When needed I functioned as a second assistant to the surgeon; I handled the proper decontamination of the room and turned it over for next surgery. I maintained supplies and restocking for the floor and rooms of the OR. Top of Form Bottom of Form Prepare the rooms and gather supplies for surgical procedures. Pass instruments to surgeon and other residents and medical students at the operating table. When needed I functioned as a second assistant to the surgeon; I handled the proper decontamination of the room and turned it over for next surgery. I maintained supplies and restocking for the floor and rooms of the OR. Top of Form Bottom of Form



Franklin County Sheriff's Office

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ID TECHNICIAN

  • Feb 2001 - Jan 2003

  Identification technicians may conduct fingerprint record checks for both state and federal law enforcement agencies. This requires a strong understanding of how to enter new fingerprint in information into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, a biometric technology that is used for adding, comparing and searching electronic fingerprint images. Prior to submitting new fingerprints to the database, technicians must carefully examine the fingerprint card to ensure clarity and completeness. To fingerprint new inmates, make new file, take mugshot and enter all data into system. Making sure individual is who they say they are. Show less