ROBIN CHACKO
ROSLYN,PALMERSTON NORTH
Summary
Adept Sterilization Assistant with a proven track record at Gama Hospital, showcasing expertise in equipment sterilization and workplace safety. Excelled in maintaining sterile environments, significantly reducing cross-contamination risks. Demonstrated leadership in implementing cleaning protocols and providing technical assistance, enhancing operating room efficiency. Skilled in biological monitoring and computerized tracking, ensuring top-notch sterilization standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Surgical Supplies Distributor-Raqwani Medicals
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in market place.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
Sterilization Assistant
Gama Hospital
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Installed and set up medical equipment with necessary hand tools.
- Operated steam autoclave machines according to manufacturer's instructions and safety protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation of medical instruments for sterilization by cleaning, inspecting and packaging.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Documented corrective action taken when problems were encountered during processing activities.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Provided technical assistance to operating room staff regarding instrument care and use during surgeries.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
Logistics Specialist
International Logistics Solutions
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Conducted inventory checks and resolved discrepancies.
- Liaised with suppliers and customers to resolve any shipping or receiving issues promptly.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigating discrepancies.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
- Organized and managed the inventory of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Maintained records of damaged goods, backorders and applicable regulatory reporting.
- Identified areas for improvement within the logistics department and recommended solutions.
Volunteer Sterile Technician
Gama Hospital
Rakka, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment by ensuring that hazardous waste was disposed of properly according to protocol.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while handling contaminated materials.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes, including time, temperature, pressure and other parameters.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to new technology or changes in regulations affecting sterile processing operations.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
St Dominics College
India03-2009
Skills
- Personal protective equipment
- Sterile storage management
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Workplace safety
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Biological monitoring
- Chemical disinfection
- Equipment sterilization
- Cleaning protocols
- Computerized tracking
Workshop attended in October 2020 titled as The infection Control and Sterilization Conference,Saudi Arabia
This was organized by MOH-Saudi Arabia to explore the latest research and innovations in infection control and sterilization and which will helps to provide practical solutions for reducing healthcare associated infections.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Surgical Supplies Distributor-Raqwani Medicals
04.2021 - 11.2022
Sterilization Assistant
Gama Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
Volunteer Sterile Technician
Gama Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2019
Logistics Specialist
International Logistics Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
St Dominics College
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