Alexis Sanchez
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Bi-Lingual Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 7 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant Intern
Lake City Surgery Center
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately recording vital signs and communicating findings to the medical team.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations in all communications and documentation processes.
Surgical Technologist
Lake City Surgery Center
03.2014 - 07.2018
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of surgeries.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
OBGYN Medical Assistant
NYC Health + Hospitals
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Expedited triage processes for emergency situations involving pregnant or postpartum patients, ensuring rapid assessment and intervention when needed.
- Delivered personalized care plans for patients experiencing infertility, leading to successful treatments and healthy pregnancies.
Sterile Processing Technician
NYC Health + Hospitals
09.2018 - 02.2024
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Georgia 05.2010
Skills
- Steam Sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-Level Disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
OBGYN Medical Assistant
NYC Health + Hospitals
08.2020 - 09.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
NYC Health + Hospitals
09.2018 - 02.2024
Surgical Technologist
Lake City Surgery Center
03.2014 - 07.2018
Medical Assistant Intern
Lake City Surgery Center
01.2012 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Academy
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