Alton Fuller
North Hills,CA
Summary
Experienced Sterile Processing Technician with 15+ years of hands-on support in decontamination, steam sterilization, and OR instrument readiness. Known for attention to detail, infection control, CRCST certification, and prioritizing urgent requests.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Cedars Sinai Hospital
04.2009 - Current
- Decontaminated surgical instruments using approved cleaning methods, ensuring compliance with sterile processing protocols.
- Inspected instrument trays for damage, cleanliness, and functionality before assembly and sterilization.
- Assembled procedure sets based on surgeon preference cards.
- Prepared, wrapped, and labeled equipment for sterilization using standard tracking procedures.
- Operated sterilizers and monitored cycles to verify proper processing conditions and documentation.
- Supported operating room workflow by prioritizing urgent instrument requests and maintaining supply availability.
- Tracked instrument locations and inventory through sterile processing systems to reduce delays and shortages.
- Reprocessed contaminated items while following infection control, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Assisted in staff development by providing guidance to new team members on proper sterile processing techniques.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manual Arts High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2005
Skills
- Steam sterilization methods
- Surgical instrument decontamination
- Cleaning protocols
- High-level disinfection methods
- Sterilization protocols
- Instrument inventory management
- Manual cleaning techniques
- Instrument selection
- Operating room assistance
- Problem-solving
- CRCST certification
Accomplishments
President's Award in 2010
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Cedars Sinai Hospital
04.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Manual Arts High School