
Dedicated healthcare professional with 10 years of experience as a healthcare assistant in New Zealand, including 4 years at Dunedin Hospital, currently supporting clinical teams and maintaining safe, efficient patient-care environments. I also have seven years of overseas experience as an Operation Theatre Registered Nurse, where the sterilization department was part of the operation theatre and sterilization duties were included in my nursing role. This gave me practical knowledge and experience in sterilization processes, infection control, and preparing sterile instruments and supplies for procedures.
Now seeking a Sterile Services Technician role, bringing hospital experience, a recently completed New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 3), and a strong commitment to infection prevention, quality standards, and patient safety. Recognized for following procedures, strong attention to detail, staying calm under pressure, and contributing to effective teamwork.
· Supported safe, efficient, and patient-centred care in a busy hospital environment, working closely with nurses, clinical teams, and other health professionals.
· Maintained high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention, hygiene, and health and safety within patient-care and clinical areas.
· Monitored clinical supply stock levels within the ward and placed orders through Awanui lab when needed to ensure enough stock was always available for patient care.
· Developed practical experience handling surgical instruments, theatre equipment, sterile materials, and clinical consumables during previous Operating Theatre Registered Nurse employment.
· Prepared operating theatres before procedures by ensuring all required instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies were ready.
· Followed sterile technique, infection prevention procedures, and established clinical protocols to support safe surgical procedures.
· Checked equipment and instruments to ensure they were clean, complete, working properly, and free from damage and reported any faults.
· Assisted with the safe collection, cleaning preparation, checking, packing, and return of instruments and equipment after procedures following standard procedures.
· Handled and disposed of clinical waste safely while complying with hospital infection prevention guidelines.
· Kept accurate clinical records while following hospital policies and privacy requirements.
· Consistently followed instructions, policies, and procedures with attention to detail.
· Kept work areas clean and organised, completed cleaning tasks, and restocked supplies.
· Demonstrated the ability to safely complete manual tasks, including handling equipment, supplies, and clinical materials.
· Worked effectively under pressure, prioritised competing tasks, and maintained concentration in demanding clinical environments.
· Communicated clearly with team members and contributed to a safe, respectful, and efficient workplace.