Emma Vernacchia
East Stroudsburg
Summary
3 years of Skilled Central Sterile Processing Technician work while bringing hands-on experience in sterilization processes, infection control procedures, and patient safety protocols. Strengths include strong knowledge of medical terminology, instrument identification and handling, and equipment maintenance. Demonstrated success in improving operational workflows, ensuring strict adherence to industry regulations and guidelines for cleanliness. Highly trained in maintaining sterile environments, reducing cross-contamination risks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician
Lehigh Valley Health Network
East Stroudsburg
10.2024 - Current
- Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner
- Prepares trays of surgical instruments and packs them appropriately.
- Operates steam and Sterrad sterilizers in strict accordance with departmental procedures and manufacturer instructions.
- Provides a verbal report to the appropriate person on the following shift and completes the written departmental shift report.
- Demonstrates proper aseptic techniques and infection control practices.
- Attends in-service and educational programs as required.
HouseKeeping
Lehigh Valley Health Network
East Stroudsburg
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Cleaned and Prepared rooms for patients
- Followed protocol in cleaning and sterilizing areas
Education
Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician -
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association: HSPA
Education -
Northampton Community College
Monroe CountySkills
- Sterilization of medical instruments
- Decontamination of instruments
- Preparation of surgical instrument trays
- Operation of steam sterilizers
- Operation of Sterrad sterilizers
- Aseptic techniques
- Infection control practices
- Report writing
- Participation in educational programs
Timeline
Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician
Lehigh Valley Health Network
10.2024 - Current
HouseKeeping
Lehigh Valley Health Network
08.2022 - 10.2024
Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician -
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association: HSPA
Education -
Northampton Community College