Ryan Mitchell

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: ryan.mitchell@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: ryanmitchellprep

Summary

6 years of experience in medical equipment preparation, ensuring the sterility and operational readiness of surgical instruments and medical devices for various clinical departments. Proven ability to meticulously follow decontamination and sterilization protocols, consistently maintaining a 0% error rate in instrument tray assembly over the past two years.

Adept at managing instrument inventory, coordinating with surgical teams, and performing routine maintenance to extend equipment lifespan and support efficient healthcare delivery.

Experience

Senior Medical Equipment Preparer, Beaumont Hospital -- Dublin, Ireland

Mar 2020 – present

• Lead a team of 5 equipment preparers in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), overseeing daily operations for instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.

• Implemented a new tracking system for surgical instrument trays, reducing lost instruments by 15% and improving turnaround times by 10%.

• Conducted comprehensive quality control checks on all sterilized equipment, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and preventing surgical delays.

• Trained new staff on proper handling, cleaning, and sterilization techniques for complex medical devices, including endoscopes and robotic surgical instruments.

Medical Equipment Preparer, St. James's Hospital -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2017 – Mar 2020

• Performed decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments using various methods, including steam, ETO, and low-temperature plasma sterilization.

• Assembled surgical sets according to specific physician preference cards, ensuring all necessary components were present and in working order.

• Managed inventory of sterile supplies, restocking and rotating stock to minimize waste and ensure availability for scheduled and emergency procedures.

• Operated and maintained sterilization equipment, performing routine checks and reporting malfunctions to biomedical engineering department.

Education

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Higher Certificate in Health Science with focus on Sterile Processing -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2015 – June 2017

Skills

Sterile Processing & Decontamination: Aseptic Technique, Decontamination Protocols, Sterilization (Steam, ETO, Plasma), Instrument Assembly, Disinfection, Biological Monitoring, Bowie-Dick Testing

Equipment & Inventory Management: Surgical Instrument Tracking Systems, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Coordination, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Medical Device Handling

Compliance & Safety: HIQA Regulations, Infection Control, OSHA Standards, Workplace Safety, Documentation, Risk Assessment

Technical Skills: Surgical Instrument Identification, Endoscope Reprocessing, Robotic Instrument Preparation, Microscope Sterilization, Washer-Disinfector Operation