An SPD Technician is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing the instruments and medical equipment used during any operation from routine procedures, to emergency trauma surgery. A well-drafted SPD Technician Resume mentions the following core duties – collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination, manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment, preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization, operating sterilization equipment, and testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment, and controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.
The most sought-after skills for the post include the following – a clear background check and proof of up-to-date immunizations, strong attention to details, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job, passion for keeping people safe, good judgment and critical-thinking skills, manual dexterity, the ability to handle fragile equipment, and familiarity with sterilization techniques. A high school diploma or equivalent and certification in sterile processing and distribution may be needed.
Objective : A highly dynamic, self-starter, detail oriented customer service minded, enthusiastic and dedicated. Recently obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with an emphasis in Information Technology and is commencing a transition into technology field.
Skills : Learned 3 Different Dental Software's. Microsoft Office.
Description :
Decontaminated and sterilized instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.
Followed proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
Sorted mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
Performed environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
Verified that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
Prepared case carts for the Operating Room.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's In Computer Science
SPD Technician Resume
Objective : To provide direct and indirect age specific patient care through the decontamination, preparation and sterilization of supplies and instruments for the facility. By Following established practices and standards, my goal is to provide a safe and productive working environment for the patient, my team and myself.
Skills : MS Office, Technician, Instrumentation.
Description :
Packaged instrumentation/supplies based on planned method of sterilization.
Correctly labeled, initials and dates instruments trays/packages.
Received instruments from completed procedures.
Returned items to the appropriate locations(s), including to other departments as needed.
Selected appropriate sterilization methods/agents for instrumentation/supplies.
Loaded and operated the unit according to manufactures recommendations.
Sorted instrument sets utilizing tray lists.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
SPD Technician Resume
Objective : Over 4 years of successful management and leadership experience with a reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goals and objectives. A meticulous and pragmatic professional, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience including healthcare, computer programs, supply on demand, security, data organization, management, and mechanics. Type at 58 WPM Technical School Training Expert in Microsoft Office.
Skills : Dependable, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Customer Service.
Description :
Ordered and read biological tests to ensure patient safety.
Ensured HIPAA compliance Processed daily reports for department performance.
Provided Department of Health Services with corrective action plans.
Followed infection control procedures.
Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
Provided on-call support at all times of day and night.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies properly.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA
SPD Technician Resume
Objective : To align myself with an employer that can utilize my education and experience to the fullest, in exchange for the security, benefits and compensation that I ultimately desire, Performing and participating in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure sterile and functioning supply of materials and equipment.
Skills : Decontamination Quick Turnovers, Professional Instrument Rust Removal Cleaning.
Description :
Accurately and completely reassembled instrument trays utilizing tray lists.
Maintained a clean work area.
Assisted with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
Soiled pickup from unit floors.
Used Professionalism, leadership, past experiences, and overall knowledge.
Responsible for washing and sterilizing surgical instruments after surgery.
Responsible for resetting trays for surgery use again.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate's
SPD Technician Resume
Objective : To share my passion and consistent success in sales growth through my focus on associate development, sales training and performance management, Issues out instrumentation and supplies as requested, Placing returned instrumentation and supplies back onto shelves in Sterile Processing, Dispersing instrumentation onto shelves when all sterilization parameters have been met, Handling with care for instrumentation and supplies to prevent breakage and damage.
Skills : Quality Assurance, Maintain Clean/sterile Work Environment.
Description :
Exhibited knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
Exhibited advance knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
Demonstrated alertness and attention to detail in performing job tasks.
Prioritized and performed tasks efficiently to meet the demands of a constantly changing environment.
Cleaned, sterilized and delivered medical instruments for surgical cases.
Worked as a team with surgeons and operating room staff to deliver world class care.
Worked per diem in the sterile processing department.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Economics
SPD Technician Resume
Objective : SPD Technician with 5 years of experience in Stocking and replenishing items to provide ongoing availability, ordering and putting stock away daily, Participating in regular review of sterile stock items to ensure integrity of packaging, Reviewing expiration dates and pulls expired items in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Me ditech, Policy Assistant.
Description :
Responsible for the sterilization of all equipment for the hospital as well as multiple surgical trays and specialized pieces of equipment for multiple clinics and doctors office.
Worked with multiple chemicals to remove any biological hazard from said equipment and use machines specially designed to decontaminate and sterilize the pieces of equipment to make sure they are safe and ready for patient use.
Responded to all floors of the hospital to assist with any needs regarding equipment for patients.
Autoclaved surgical trays and peel packed instruments, performing daily Dart tests and maintaining biological sterility indicators.
Maintained all crash carts, intubation boxes, urology and neuro carts, and specialty carts that may be needed by a given hospital floor.
Worked two days per week in the operating room suite.
Utilized instrument tracking software for proper sorting and stringing of instruments and equipment.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
SPD Technician Resume
Objective : Interested in becoming part of your institution by contributing my knowledge from the operating room into the sterile processing department by preparing the instruments for surgery and picking cases. I take pride in my work ethics and work well with my co-workers.
Skills : SPM Tracking System, Extensive Knowledge If Instruments.
Description :
Cleaned, disinfected, assembled and sterilized instruments.
Worked independently in the eve and week-ends.
Cleaned, disinfected scopes for ICU and OR.
Responsible for the sterilization of all equipment for the hospital as well as multiple surgical trays and specialized pieces of equipment for multiple clinics and doctors office.
Worked with multiple chemicals to remove any biological hazard from said equipment and use machines specially designed to decontaminate and sterilize the pieces of equipment to make sure they are safe and ready for patient use.
Responded to all floors of the hospital to assist with any needs regarding equipment for patients.
Cleaned, disinfected, assembled and sterilized instrumentation for the OR.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
SPD Technician Resume
Objective : To acquire a challenging career, utilizing the opportunity to offer proven and developing skills within the surgical field, & Placing all needed supplies on / in case carts, Placing all needed instrumentation in / on case carts.
Skills : Instrumentational, Case Cart, Technician.
Description :
Experienced with high-level disinfection.
Picked cases and assisted in what the OR needed for traumas.
Assisted in processing of instruments, surgical trays, and surgical case carts: Performs duties in the Processing area.
Maintained knowledge of instruments and trays and can assemble trays and sets as detailed on set layout sheets.
Operated correctly all machinery associated with the Decontamination and Processing area and identify problems when necessary.
Checked expiration dates on sterile items: Checks for outdated items and takes appropriate action if discovered
Demonstrated proper phone etiquette: Uses proper procedure with callers on the business unit and OR Hotline phones in a courteous and efficient manner
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
SPD Technician Resume
Objective : To acquire a challenging career, utilizing the opportunity to offer proven and developing skills within the surgical field, Emptying instrumentation from washer/disinfectors onto holding rack, Offloading instrument containers from washer to place onto holding rack, Maintaining records for equipment to ensure proper operation, sterility of instruments and supplies in accordance with regulatory recommendations.
Skills : Planning, Team Member, Process Assistant.
Description :
Made daily soil rounds of the medical units.: Performs daily soil rounds, visiting all required areas and returns all items to SPD for processing.
Performed functions in Decontamination area: Responsible for cleaning the instruments, trays and carts.
Performed decontamination duties without direction. Has the ability to control the workflow in the Decontamination area.
Recorded all processed loads and keeps accurate records: Accurately enters information into record books required to track processed loads.
Recorded Biological indicators into required logs and places Biological indicators into the proper incubator to be processed.
Put away supplies in the SPD department and rotates stock as needed. Duties are performed with reasonable speed and definite accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to take charge and appropriately assigns team members in the interest of business unit and ultimately patient care.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate In Science
SPD Technician Resume
Summary : Seeking a SPD Technician position at a surgical facility where I can expand my knowledge and skills of the surgical world and grow to be an accomplished CST, Assures Decontamination, Functionality and Overall Condition of Instrumentation in Accordance with Manufactures Recommendations and AAMI (Association for The Advancement Of Medical Instrumentation) Standards.
Adhered to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifted a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.
Retrieved, sorted and decontaminated used materials, instruments, medical devices and equipment from the nursing units, Operating Room, Emergency Department, Delivery Rooms, Nurseries, Outpatient Departments, etc., according to established procedures.
Performed quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness and proper functioning of instruments.
Performed high level disinfection (HLD) on items that cannot be sterilized.
Assembled and wrapped items in correct type of packaging material in preparation for sterilization.
Sterilized wrapped and packaged items by steam or ETO.
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