Adam Salazar
Sterile Processing Technician
Aroma Park,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with seven years of related experience. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedure within AAMI standards. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude. Able To communicate and work with others along with the capability to work independently.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
Wenatchee Valley Medical Center
Wenatchee, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
Sterile Processing Technician
Community Health Network
Indianapolis , IL
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures
- Operate steam, sterrad, and steris sterilizers.
Sterile Processing Technician
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee, IL
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Documentation and maintenance of all records pertinent to sterilizers, i.e. biological and chemical indicators, and load tally sheets.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets according to AAMI standards
- Inspect and assemble surgical instruments by AAMI standards
- Works closely with OR staff in preparing and assisting OR as needed
- Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures
- Operate steam, sterrad, and sterilizers.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results
- Assists other nursing units, clinics and medical offices with decontamination, cleaning and sterilization
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
Education
CRCST Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee, IL 08.2018 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Education
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL 08.2011 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Kankakee High School
Kankakee, IL 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Knowledgeable in AAMI standards
Timeline
Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
Wenatchee Valley Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Traveling Sterile Processing Technician
United Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Community Health Network
10.2021 - 12.2022
CRCST Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Riverside Medical Center
08.2018 - 10.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Riverside Medical Center
08.2017 - 09.2021
Associate of Arts - Education
Kankakee Community College
08.2011 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Kankakee High School
08.2007 - 05.2011
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