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Debra Pechart

Phoenix

Summary

Professional sterilization specialist with focus on maintaining high standards and achieving results. Proven ability to ensure cleanliness and safety of medical instruments through stringent decontamination procedures. Collaborative team player known for reliability and adaptability, with expertise in sterilization techniques and regulatory compliance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

HonorHealth
01.2018 - Current
  • Followed appropriate policies and procedures related to infection control practices.
  • Maintained sterilization equipment, ensuring proper functioning and safety.
  • Inspected instruments to ensure they were free of debris prior to being placed in the autoclave chamber.
  • Provided training to other staff members on proper use of sterilization techniques and equipment operation.
  • Verified the sterility of products after each cycle was completed using biological indicators or chemical indicators.
  • Recorded sterilization cycle parameters for each load in the log book.
  • Stocked supplies such as instrument trays, wrapping materials, surgical gowns, and drapes in preparation for surgery.
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

HonorHealth
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated with other departments such as nursing units to ensure necessary supplies are available when needed.
  • Performed daily decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation for surgical procedures.
  • Trained new hires on proper handling techniques of instruments and equipment used in sterile processing areas.
  • Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.


Customer Service Representative

Arizona Republic
07.2012 - 09.2017
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
  • Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Identified opportunities for upselling additional products or services based on customer needs.

Medical Research Assistant

Celerion
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Coordinated with medical and research staff to facilitate clinical studies and trials.
  • Conducted reviews of safety data from clinical studies.
  • Assessed patient eligibility for participation in clinical studies.
  • Assisted with clinical studies by conducting literature reviews and collecting data.
  • Interacted with clinical staff to ensure accurate collection and reporting of data related to clinical studies.

Education

Certification - Sterile Processing Technology

Pima Medical Institute
Phoenix, AZ
12-2017

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Western Career College
Folsom, CA
05-1995

Skills

  • Workload prioritization
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Sterilization expertise
  • Surgical Instrument Knowledge
  • Decontamination and sanitation
  • Tool identification
  • Sterilization procedures

Certification

  • Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) - February 2025

Timeline

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

HonorHealth
10.2021 - 03.2023

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

HonorHealth
01.2018 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Arizona Republic
07.2012 - 09.2017

Medical Research Assistant

Celerion
01.2011 - 01.2012

Certification - Sterile Processing Technology

Pima Medical Institute

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Western Career College

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