Kara Stice
Lewisville
Summary
Personable and dedicated, with keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Possesses foundational knowledge of sterilization procedures and infection control. Prepared to ensure sterile environment that supports optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Medical City Lewisville Intern
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Wrap trays, instruments and sets
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Increased compliance with infection control standards through regular inspection and maintenance of sterilizers.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
Education
Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Central Sterile Processing
North Central Texas College
Corinth, TX12-2024
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Collin County Community College
Plano, TX04-2010
GED -
Berkner High School
Richardson, TX07-1995
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterile processing
- Time management
- Quality Assurance
- Communication
- Safety protocol
- Instrumentation
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - HSPA Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (2024)
- Registered Dental Assistant (2010)
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Medical City Lewisville Intern
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - HSPA Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (2024)
- Registered Dental Assistant (2010)
Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Central Sterile Processing
North Central Texas College
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Collin County Community College
GED -
Berkner High School
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