Joseph Benyah
Mount Vernon
Summary
Dedicated sterile processing professional with years of experience. looking to continue to grow in skills and knowledge. Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Elmhurst Hospital Center
07.2023 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
Sterile Processing Technician
North Central Bronx Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Assess instruments, equipments and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning
- Wrap trays, instrument packs and sets
- Verifies and maintains proper documents and records for sterilization
- Identifies parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized
- Inspect sterile package integrity prior to distribution
- Pick instruments and supplies for surgeries
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
- Record biological and test results
Certified Home Health Aide
Bridge Home Care
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitors progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
- Provide mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Offers patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
- Help patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Coordinate daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Administers prescribed medications under direction of physician
- Administers medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects
- Assist patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Provide patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members
- Encourages patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Follow nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Complete medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures
Baggage Handler
Prosegur Group Of Service
04.2013 - 05.2020
- Coordinate with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight
- Load passengers' property onto appropriate aircraft by collecting, sorting and checking baggage tags against flight lists
- Observe safety and privacy procedures in handling passengers' property
- Transfers luggage from aircraft to collection areas safely using carts
- Verifies quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list
- Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return
Skycap
Primeflight Aviation Service
02.2013 - 05.2020
- Helps passengers with luggage and answered questions about the location of a terminal or ticket office
- Pushes wheelchair-bound passengers through airport to departure gates, baggage claim and interim destinations
- Provide warm welcome to passengers arriving at airport and offered to deliver assistance in any way possible
- Respond quickly and effectively to questions from passengers regarding flight schedules, baggage fees and travel directions
- Maintains professional appearance and demeanor at all times to give all guests best impression
- Lift items in excess of over 70 and above pounds on regular basis
- Greets passengers, help with check-in and manages luggage, strollers, wheelchairs and car seats
- Carries out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Offers friendly and efficient service to customers
- Quickly learns new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Performs duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Education
CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN -
04.2023
HOME HEALTH AIDE CERTIFICATE -
03.2020
High School Diploma -
Bompeh Secondary Technical School
07.2001
Skills
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizing
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Active Listening
- Computerized Track
- Wrapping Procedures
- Instrument Inspection
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Elmhurst Hospital Center
07.2023 - Current
Certified Home Health Aide
Bridge Home Care
04.2021 - 01.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
North Central Bronx Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Baggage Handler
Prosegur Group Of Service
04.2013 - 05.2020
Skycap
Primeflight Aviation Service
02.2013 - 05.2020
CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN -
HOME HEALTH AIDE CERTIFICATE -
High School Diploma -
Bompeh Secondary Technical School
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