Pearl Kyerewaa Aboagye
Summary
Passionate recent graduate from a Sterile Processing Technician program, supported by a comprehensive externship, motivated by a deep dedication to delivering exceptional patient care. Devoted to maintaining the utmost standards of ethics and patient confidentiality, consistently performing with a compassionate and professional demeanor. Excited to apply education and clinical experience to make a meaningful contribution to a healthcare facility dedicated to providing outstanding medical services.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
HonorHealth
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in staff development by providing guidance to new team members on proper sterile processing techniques.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technologist Externship
Abrazo Arrowhead
Glendale, AZ
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Handled instruments, supplies and equipment during all surgical procedures
- Assisted in preparing trays and setting up procedures
- Cleaned and set up treatment rooms for scheduled procedures
- Prepared, decontaminated, and disinfected instruments, tray set up and instrument sterilization
Patient Care Technician
Community Bridges Inc CPEC
Mesa, AZ
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Customer Service Representative/customer Service C
Chick-fil-A
Mesa, AZ
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
- Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Education
Diploma - Sterile Processing Technology
Brookline College
Tempe, AZ06.2024
GED -
Pathways To Graduation
New York, NY02.2023
Certificate - Patient Care Technician
Online
Mesa, AZ01.2022
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Carrington College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Twi
- Medical equipment preparation
- Decontamination
- Cleaning surgical instruments
- Disinfecting medical devices
- Inspecting instruments
- Equipment unpacking
- Stocking equipment
- Delivering supplies
- Emergency response
- Record maintenance
- Monitoring temperature
- Monitoring humidity
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Instrument knowledge
- Operating room stocking
- Equipment storage
- Operating room preparation
- Equipment arrangement
Certification
- CRCST, IAHCSMM.
- CPR/BLS, American Heart Association, 02/26
- GED
RELATEDEXPERIENCE
Abrazo Arrowhead, Glendale, AZ, Sterile Processing Technologist Externship, 03/24, 06/24, Handled instruments, supplies and equipment during all surgical procedures, Assisted in preparing trays and setting up procedures, Cleaned and set up treatment rooms for scheduled procedures, Prepared, decontaminated, and disinfected instruments, tray set up and instrument sterilization
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
HonorHealth
07.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technologist Externship
Abrazo Arrowhead
03.2024 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician
Community Bridges Inc CPEC
06.2023 - 03.2024
Customer Service Representative/customer Service C
Chick-fil-A
03.2023 - 01.2024
Diploma - Sterile Processing Technology
Brookline College
GED -
Pathways To Graduation
Certificate - Patient Care Technician
Online
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Carrington College