Allison Keels
Louisville
Summary
Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude. Currently working with over 3 years of related experience, 2 years in traveling, and 4 Trauma I Hospitals. Always promoting adaptability within the scope of sterile processing and working with other healthcare professionals and achieving the ultimate goal of quality patient safety & care at the end of the day.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician - PRN
Baptist Health
Louisville, KY
11.2024 - Current
- 60-80+ cases a day
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Experience with processing scopes, Davinci instruments and heart, vascular, ortho, neuro and general service lines. (Also GYN, ENT, trauma trays, loaners, etc.)
- Experience with using equipment such as Sterrad/V-Pro, steam sterilizers, cart washers, floor/sink ultrasonic and tabletop ultrasonic.
- Experience in using tracking system’s SPM, Censitrac, Maestro and T-doc.
- Facility mainly uses Steris equipment and Maestro tracking system. Currently in process to switching to Censitrac.
Sterile Processing Technician - Travel
UK Healthcare, Chandler Hospital
Lexington, KY
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Implemented best practices for infection control and prevention in sterile processing operations.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, coordinating with clinical staff on equipment needs and availability.
- Supported surgical teams by responding promptly to last-minute requests and changes, ensuring no delays in surgical procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician - Travel
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Central Sterile Services Building
Columbus, OH
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Managed inventory of surgical instruments, ensuring availability and proper storage conditions.
- Trained new staff on sterile processing protocols and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize instrument turnover times for surgical procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections of sterilization processes, identifying areas for efficiency improvements.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance productivity within Central Sterile Services Building.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
Sterile Processing Technician - Travel (Aya Healthcare)
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Level I Trauma Center
- 100-130+ cases a day
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Troubleshoot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Mainly used Getinge and Steris equipment with SPM tracking system.
Sterile Processing Technician - Travel (Trustaff)
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Level I Trauma Center
- 90-100+ cases a day
- Involved in the Sterile Processing department of the hospital, which consists of decontamination, inspecting, prep and pack (assembly) and sterilization of surgical instruments for the hospital, sister hospitals and local clinics.
- Experience in using tracking system’s SPM, Censitrac and T-doc.
- Experience with processing scopes, Davinci and Mako instruments and heart, vascular, ortho, neuro and general service lines. (Also GYN, ENT, trauma trays, loaners, etc.)
- Experience with using equipment such as Sterrad/V-Pro, steam sterilizers, cart washers, floor/sink ultrasonic and tabletop ultrasonic.
- Experience using SPD equipment from Getinge, Steris and Belimed.
- Willing to learn more about the field, be introduced to new instrumentation and adapt to changes always implemented in the ever-changing field of sterile processing.
- Aware of the standards and regulations that must be upheld to maintain sterility and keep patients safe from harm.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
Sterile Processing Technician II - PRN
U of L Health - Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Level II Trauma Center
- Involved in the Sterile Processing department of the hospital, which consists of decontamination, inspecting, prep and pack (assembly) and sterilization of surgical instruments for the hospital, sister hospitals and local clinics.
- Experience in using tracking system’s SPM and T-doc.
- Experience with processing scopes, Davinci and Mako instruments and heart, vascular, ortho, neuro and general service lines. (Also GYN, ENT, trauma trays, loaners, etc.)
- Experience with using equipment such as Sterrad/V-Pro, steam sterilizers, cart washers, floor/sink ultrasonic and tabletop ultrasonic.
- Willing to learn more about the field, be introduced to new instrumentation and adapt to changes always implemented in the ever-changing field of sterile processing.
- Aware of the standards and regulations that must be upheld to maintain sterility and keep patients safe from harm.
Sterile Processing Technician
Norton Hospital
Louisville, KY
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Involved in the Sterile Processing department of the hospital, which consists of decontamination, inspecting, prep and pack (assembly) and sterilization of surgical instruments for the hospital, sister hospitals and local clinics.
- Experience in using tracking system’s SPM and T-doc.
- Experience with processing scopes, Davinci instruments and heart, vascular, ortho, neuro and general service lines. (Also GYN, ENT, etc.)
- Experience with using equipment such as Sterrad, steam sterilizers, cart washers, floor/sink ultrasonic and tabletop ultrasonic.
- Willing to learn more about the field, be introduced to new instrumentation and adapt to changes always implemented in the ever-changing field of sterile processing.
- Aware of the standards and regulations that must be upheld to maintain sterility and keep patients safe from harm.
- Initial training also began at Norton Audubon Hospital before transferring to this hospital once training was complete.
Production Worker
GE Appliances
Louisville, KY
12.2020 - 08.2021
- General warehouse production work. Involves doing multiple jobs from using screwdrivers, packaging, restocking inventory for others to use while on a constant production line, etc. all contributing to the production of household appliances.
Floral Clerk
Kroger
Louisville, KY
10.2017 - 10.2019
- General cashiering and customer service/sales. Consists of stocking up orders and fulfilling special arrangements for customers. Also keeping up with the product and keeping it fresh.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY06-2028
High School Diploma - undefined
Atherton High School
Louisville, KY05-2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft word
- Microsoft excel
- Computerized tracking
- 80-100 WPM typing speed
- Sterilization procedures
- Instrument sterilization
- Infection Control
- Chemical handling
- Preventative maintenance
- Quality control
- Inventory Rotation
- Patient Safety
- OR case cart preparation
- Supply replenishment
- Operating room support
Certification
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- CRCST - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician - Travel
UK Healthcare, Chandler Hospital
07.2025 - 10.2025
Sterile Processing Technician - Travel
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Central Sterile Services Building
04.2025 - 07.2025
Sterile Processing Technician - PRN
Baptist Health
11.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician - Travel (Aya Healthcare)
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
Sterile Processing Technician - Travel (Trustaff)
Froedtert Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
Sterile Processing Technician II - PRN
U of L Health - Jewish Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2023
Production Worker
GE Appliances
12.2020 - 08.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Norton Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2022
Floral Clerk
Kroger
10.2017 - 10.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Atherton High School
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Sullivan University
Awards
Publication in Creative Communications, Publication in Atherton High poetry book, Publication in Atherton Yearbook 2015-16