Wayne Toppin
Decatur
Summary
Detail-oriented and HSPA-Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) adept in infection prevention, decontamination procedures, and strict regulatory compliance. Proven track record of maintaining sterile environments, ensuring quality assurance, and executing zero-error safety protocols across highly accountable fields. Transitioning extensive experience in regulatory compliance and detailed log-keeping into a dedicated healthcare team to support patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Substitute Teacher
Royal Independent School District
Katy
01.2026 - Current
- Demonstrated strong classroom management and leadership techniques to ensure a safe, structured environment for students.
- Streamlined daily administrative reporting and monitored student progress, adapting swiftly to changing schedules and building protocols.ocols.
- Managed daily administrative reporting, tracked student progress, and adapted quickly to changing schedules and building protocols.
Lead Sales Associate
Nike
Katy
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained a highly organized, clean, and clutter-free environment while ensuring strict inventory and stock management standards.
- Collaborated effectively in high-volume, fast-paced environments requiring precise attention to detail and swift problem-solving.
Sterile Processing Technician Student
Mymichigan
Sault Ste. Marie
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Pirotized and assembled standard an complex surgical instrumentation sets under strict adherence to surgical schedules
- Utilized the SPM tracking system to meticulously record, track, and monitor surgical instrumentation and sterilization cycles.
- Cleaned, decontaminated, sterilized, and distributed critical supplies and instruments used directly in patient care.
- Inspected instrumentation for cleanliness, proper functionality, and defects to ensure strict quality assurance.
- Maintained open, professional communication with surgical staff and physicians to ensure timely workflow management.
CDL Truck Driver
Nu Elite
Atlanta
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Executed rigorous pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections on heavy machinery, checking fluid levels, mechanical components, and safety equipment to ensure 100% DOT compliance.
- Maintained flawless, audit-ready electronic logging devices (ELD), fuel records, and compliance documentation under strict federal regulations.
- Managed tight logistical deadlines and high-accountability workflows without ever compromising safety or regulatory standards.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with diverse stakeholders and customers through clear, respectful communication.
CDL A Truck Driver
Lehigh Valley Dairy
01.2009 - 10.2009
- Dedicated 12-year tenure managing complex transport logistics, maintaining a stellar safety record, and adhering to strict time-sensitive delivery schedules.
- Accurately documented inventory, completed comprehensive compliance logs, and strictly followed safety protocols regarding cargo securement and handling.
- Operated commercial trucks to transport dairy products to various locations.
Skills
Sterilization & Infection Control: Steam Sterilization, Autoclave Operation, Decontamination, Disinfection, and Cleaning Methods
Quality Assurance: Biological Indicator (BI) & Chemical Indicator (CI) Monitoring, Surgical Instrument Inspection
OR Support: Standard & Complex Instrument Tray Assembly, Sterile Storage, and Distribution
Systems & Compliance: Documentation & Regulatory Compliance, SPM Instrument Tracking Systems
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) | Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Sterile Processing Technician Training | MedCerts, Livonia, MI
Timeline
High School Substitute Teacher
Royal Independent School District
01.2026 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician Student
Mymichigan
09.2025 - 02.2026
Lead Sales Associate
Nike
04.2025 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Nu Elite
01.2021 - 01.2025
CDL A Truck Driver
Lehigh Valley Dairy
01.2009 - 10.2009