Ernest Northan
Wilmington
Summary
Dynamic Lead Sterile Processing Technician at Crozer Chester Medical Center, recognized for optimizing workflows and enhancing employee satisfaction. Expert in sterilization techniques and infection control.
Successfully developed a comprehensive training programs, significantly reducing onboarding time while fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff.
Proficient ability to build strong vendor relationships and negotiate favorable contracts.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2036
2036
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Chester
01.2001 - 05.2025
- Collaborated on the development of a comprehensive orientation program for new sterile processing technicians, reducing training time and improving retention rates.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for equipment maintenance services while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Organized staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak periods, leading to enhanced workflow and higher employee satisfaction rates.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of advances in sterilization technology, sharing insights with colleagues to promote best practices within the department.
- Reduced instrument turnaround time by optimizing inventory management systems and streamlining communication between departments.
Rescue Volunteer
Hill Foster Friends
Claymont
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Served as a reliable source of support for fellow volunteers, offering guidance or assistance whenever needed to help find new forever homes for displaced fur babies.
Education
Essential Education
Wilmington, DECRCST - CRCST
Sterile Concept’s Technology of Philadelphia
Philadelphia , Pa 01.2016 - 08.2025
CRSCT Certification - Sterile Processing
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Chester, PASkills
- Sterilization expert
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Safety protocols
- Quality control
- Recording biologicals
- Quality assurance
- Instrument sterilization
- Inventory rotation
- Completing diagnostics
- Recording test results
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Tray preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Flexible schedule
- Steam autoclaves operations
Timeline
Rescue Volunteer
Hill Foster Friends
11.2017 - 08.2022
CRCST - CRCST
Sterile Concept’s Technology of Philadelphia
01.2016 - 08.2025
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Crozer Chester Medical Center
01.2001 - 05.2025
Essential Education
CRSCT Certification - Sterile Processing
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
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