Alexander Camacho
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, skilled in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments. Proven track record of optimizing workflows, enhancing patient safety, and training team members. A reliable team player committed to maintaining high standards in sterile processing and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
Miami, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Monitored and documented sterilization cycles, ensuring accurate record-keeping practices.
- Trained new team members on sterilization techniques and safety practices.
- Prepared surgical instruments for procedures, maintaining strict adherence to protocols.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Optimized workflow within sterile processing department, allowing for quicker turnaround times and increased productivity.
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA Florida University Hospital
Davie, FL
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- 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.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Established constructive relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of supplies necessary for daily operations.
Sterile Processing Technician
Larkin Community Hospital
Miami, FL
03.2018 - 10.2023
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Prepared surgical instruments for procedures, maintaining strict adherence to protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections of sterilized items for quality assurance and functionality.
- Trained new team members on sterilization techniques and safety practices.
- Monitored and documented sterilization cycles, ensuring accurate record-keeping practices.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hope Academy
Homestead, FL06.2011
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Assembling case carts
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Instrumentation knowledge
- Pulling case carts
- Reliable
- Hardworking
- Team player
- Bilingual
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
HCA Florida University Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Larkin Community Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Hope Academy