Zinab Abdulzahra
Erie
Summary
Experienced with surgical tools and techniques, ensuring precise and efficient assistance during procedures. Utilizes sterile processing and preparation to maintain safe surgical environment. Track record of effective communication with surgical teams and patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Saint Vincent's Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Effectively took incoming calls via phone and computer
- Successfully completed informational forms with empathy and patience
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Sterilize surgical equipment and stocking them back on the shelves
- Taking orders from surgical OR for items to be sterilized ASAP and sending them to the OR and timely manner
- Keep track of surgical equipment and log of when it was sterilized
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Notary Public/Loan Signing Agent
Royal Notary Services
08.2020 - Current
Surgical Technologist
UPMC
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Prepare operating rooms for surgery
- Sterilize equipment and make sure that there are adequate supplies for surgery
- Ready patients for surgery, such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites
- Help surgeons during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies
- Count supplies, such as surgical instruments, to ensure that no foreign objects are retained in patients
- Maintain a sterile environment to prevent patient infection
Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC Hamot Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2019
Surgical Technologist
Abin albitar hospital
06.2015 - 12.2016
Customer Service
New Sara’s Market
01.2012 - 04.2015
Surgical Technician (Internship)
Saint Vincent hospital
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Assisted in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments
- Organized the turnover of the O.R
- Suites between cases, disposed of trash and linens, cleaned the equipment and environmental surfaces
Education
Associate Degree - Surgical Technologist
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Erie, PA08.2014
Diploma - undefined
Strong Vincent Highschool
Erie, PA06.2011
Skills
- Bilingual with English and Arabic
- Organized
- Time Management
- Excellent communication, written, verbal and listening
- Self-motivated
- Computer skills
- Pay attention to detail
- Workplace safety
- Patient safety
- Sterilization techniques
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Surgical instrumentation
Timeline
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Saint Vincent's Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
UPMC
07.2023 - 10.2024
Notary Public/Loan Signing Agent
Royal Notary Services
08.2020 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC Hamot Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2019
Surgical Technologist
Abin albitar hospital
06.2015 - 12.2016
Surgical Technician (Internship)
Saint Vincent hospital
04.2014 - 08.2014
Customer Service
New Sara’s Market
01.2012 - 04.2015
Diploma - undefined
Strong Vincent Highschool
Associate Degree - Surgical Technologist
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
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