Amy Cathey
Aurora
Summary
To obtain a sterile processing position where I can contribute the best of my skills and efforts for the growth of the organization. The knowledge and experience I have obtained would further grow my career in Sterile Processing.
Highly skilled Sterile Processing Technician with a focus on maintaining and improving sterile processing procedures. Led teams in previous roles, demonstrating strong leadership and team management skills. Demonstrated expertise in sterilization techniques, equipment maintenance, and inventory control. Known for adherence to safety guidelines, ensuring a clean and secure environment that positively impacts patient care quality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Cherry Hills Surgery Center
Englewood
12.2023 - Current
- Performed daily decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation for surgical procedures.
- Reviewed patient care reports to determine if any special cleaning instructions need to be given prior to instrument reprocessing.
- Inspected returned instruments for damage or wear prior to sending them out for repair or replacement as needed.
- Assisted in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality control programs related to instrument processing.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency within the department.
- Trained new hires on proper handling techniques of instruments and equipment used in sterile processing areas.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures for each phase within the sterile processing area including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization monitoring, storage and distribution processes.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used within the Central Sterile Supply Department.
- Organized and maintained inventory of sterile supplies and equipment to ensure sufficient stock on hand.
- Monitored activities within the Central Sterile Department ensuring that established policies are followed at all times.
Supervisor Sterile Processing
Medical Center of Aurora
06.2022 - 11.2023
- I assigned daily work assignments, monthly schedule in facilty scheduler.
- Keep track of all the logs in SPM.
- Oversee all staff to keep work flow going.
- I order all the department supplies.
- Assist staff with daily work.
Operating Room Liason
Medical Center of Aurora
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Keep track of case flow during the day.
- Get instrumentation for next day cases and add-ons.
- Go to person for sterile processing as well OR staff.
- Communication between service leaders, Surgeons, Sterile Processing on instrument needs, problems that may arise, ordering of instruments.
Sterile Processing Tech Ii
Medical Center of Aurora
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Decontam, assemble, sterilize, package surgical instrumentation.
- SPM, high level disinfection proficient.
Lead Sterile Processing Tech
Swedish Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2020
Sterile Processing Tech/Preceptor
North Memorial Medical Center
07.2008 - 08.2017
Orthopedic Lead/Educator Sterile Processing
Essential Health
12.2000 - 07.2008
Operating Room Liason
Manpower
08.2000 - 12.2000
- Delivered instrument trays to the OR as needed.
- Picked up turnovers and priorities from the OR.
- Carried a surgery phone.
- Put away supplies.
Education
Instrument specialist
Certified Instrument Specialist
Colorado Denver 09-2019
Medical Assistant -
Lake Superior College
01.1999
Medical Coding Certicate -
US Career Institute-Denver University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Lake Superior College
CRCST - Certified Sterile Processing Tech
CIS
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument inspection
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Standard operating procedures
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Workflow optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Case tracking
- Supply ordering
- Continuous improvement
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterilization expertise
- Surgical instrumentation
- Processing instruments
- Equipment monitoring
- Inventory rotation
- Sterile storage
- Preventive Maintenance
- Manual cleaning
- Surgical kit assembly
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Operating room support
- Instrument storage
- Sterility assurance testing
- Delivering equipment
- Managing materials
- Inventory management systems
- Recording biologicals
- Instrument decontamination
- Ethylene oxide sterilization
- Assembly and packaging
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Sterilization procedures
- Quality assurance
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Equipment testing
- Safety protocols
- Ordering supplies
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Sterilizer operation
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- High-level disinfection
References
- Ryan Rozinka, 2183914126
- Steven Hall, 7202966212
- Craig Wilburn, 3052041403
Timeline
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Cherry Hills Surgery Center
12.2023 - Current
Supervisor Sterile Processing
Medical Center of Aurora
06.2022 - 11.2023
Operating Room Liason
Medical Center of Aurora
10.2021 - 06.2022
Sterile Processing Tech Ii
Medical Center of Aurora
12.2020 - 10.2021
Lead Sterile Processing Tech
Swedish Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2020
Sterile Processing Tech/Preceptor
North Memorial Medical Center
07.2008 - 08.2017
Orthopedic Lead/Educator Sterile Processing
Essential Health
12.2000 - 07.2008
Operating Room Liason
Manpower
08.2000 - 12.2000
Instrument specialist
Certified Instrument Specialist
Medical Assistant -
Lake Superior College
Medical Coding Certicate -
US Career Institute-Denver University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Lake Superior College
CRCST - Certified Sterile Processing Tech
CIS