Roberta Roberts
Phoenix
Summary
Sterile Processing Technician with over 11 years of expertise in quality control and sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with health standards and enhancing patient safety. Demonstrates proficiency in inventory management and decontamination, leading to reduced retrieval times and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and excellence through rigorous training and protocol improvements.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Atlas
2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough sterilization of surgical instruments using autoclaves and chemical disinfectants.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols during processing procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline instrument availability for various procedures.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for sterile processing and equipment handling.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate supply levels of sterile instruments at all times.
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation through adherence to best practices in sterile processing operations.
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING SPECIALIST
Akron Children’s Hospital
2023 - 2025
- Ensure sterile instruments, achieving zero post-op infections, enhancing patient safety.
- Implement inventory tracking, reduce lost items, streamline surgical prep, boost efficiency.
- Maintain sterilization records, support audits, enhance traceability, ensure compliance.
- Assess equipment for maintenance, prevent downtime, maintain operational continuity.
- Collaborate with surgical teams, improve workflow, foster strong relationships.
- Analyzed inventory data to optimize stock levels, leading to better resource allocation and minimizing waste.
- Partnered with surgical teams to refine processes, enhancing communication and improving overall operational efficiency.
- Executed rigorous quality checks on sterilization equipment, ensuring compliance and bolstering safety standards across all procedures.
- Provided training to new staff on sterilization protocols, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in the operating room.
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING COORDINATOR
St Vincent
12.2016 - 03.2023
- Streamlined sterilization, enhancing turnaround and safety.
- Implemented tracking, reducing errors and boosting inventory accuracy.
- Led protocol improvements, increasing efficiency and compliance.
- Developed training, fostering safety and accountability.
- Analyzed workflows, reducing processing times significantly.
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
University Hospital Rainbow Babies and Children’s
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Executed sterilization procedures for surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with health standards and enhancing patient safety.
- Streamlined instrument inventory management, reducing retrieval times and boosting operational efficiency in surgical settings.
- Monitored sterilization cycles and analyzed outcomes, leading to improved protocols that minimized errors and increased reliability.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of sterilized instruments, fostering a seamless workflow during procedures.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail in maintaining equipment, contributing to measurable improvements in overall department performance.
Education
Certified Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessing - undefined
CBSPD
Newark, NJ01.2029
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - undefined
CBSPD
Newark, NJ01.2027
GED Diploma - undefined
Christian Academy
Cleveland, OH01.2001
Skills
- Supply Management (Expert)
- Instrument Processing (Expert)
- Case Cart Assembly (Expert)
- Steam Sterilization (Expert)
- Sanitation (Expert)
- Inventory Management (Expert)
- Decontamination (Expert)
- Sterilization (Expert)
- Documentation (Expert)
- Quality Control (Expert)
Certification
- Ambulatory Surgery Technician Certification | Industry Certification
- Sterile Processing and Distribution Certification | Industry Certification
- Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Certification | Industry Certification
Timeline
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING COORDINATOR
St Vincent
12.2016 - 03.2023
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
University Hospital Rainbow Babies and Children’s
12.2014 - 12.2016
Certified Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessing - undefined
CBSPD
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - undefined
CBSPD
GED Diploma - undefined
Christian Academy
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Atlas
2025 - Current
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING SPECIALIST
Akron Children’s Hospital
2023 - 2025