To obtain a Sterile Processing position that will enable me to utilize my strong organizational skills, and educational background to achieve patient safety goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician 2
UCSF Parnassus
11.2022 - Current
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.
Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
Sterile Processing Technician 2
UC Davis Medical Center
03.2021 - 11.2022
Duties involve tray assembly and lubrication for ortho major and minor, Zimmer, Synthes, Depuy, Stryker PSI's, L&D, Urology and General, Plastics
Duties also included preparation/packaging for sterilization, storage and distribution, FIFO rotation, PAR levels, and case carts
Performed cleaning and decontamination procedures using the enzymatic solution and high-level disinfection
Operation of BeliMed steam sterilizer, Sterrad 100, and Sterrad 100NX
Case cart assembly and delivering to the OR
Endoscope reprocessing using Medivators, scope buddy, and ATP testing
Sterile Processing Technician
Highland Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
Company Overview: Temporary Assignment Opportunity
Duties involved being responsible for tray assembly and lubrication for ortho major and minor, Zimmer, Synthes, Depuy, Stryker PSI's, L&D, Urology and General, Plastics
Duties also included preparation/packaging for sterilization, storage and distribution, FIFO rotation, PAR levels, and case carts
Performed cleaning and decontamination procedures using the enzymatic solution and high-level disinfection
Operation of BeliMed steam sterilizer, Sterrad 100, and Sterrad 100NX
Temporary Assignment Opportunity
Sterile Processing Technician
Covelo Group
01.2020 - 10.2020
Responsible for tray assembly and lubrication for ortho major and minor, Zimmer, Synthes, Depuy, Stryker PSI's, L&D, Urology and General, Plastics
Duties also included preparation/packaging for sterilization, storage and distribution, FIFO rotation, PAR levels, and case carts
Performed cleaning and decontamination procedures using the enzymatic solution and high-level disinfection
Operation of BeliMed steam sterilizer, Sterrad 100, and Sterrad 100NX
Sterile Processing Externship
Eden Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2019
Performed all Sterile Processing duties
Education
IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Medical
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA
04.2019
Skills
BLS Certified
OSHA compliance
AAMI/ANSI compliance
Standard Precautions
Cleaning and decontamination procedures
Preparation/Packaging for sterilization
FIFO rotation
PAR levels
Case carts
Knowledge of 300 instruments
Quality assurance
Inspection/Inventory of supplies
Monitoring sterilization processes
Operation of BeliMed steam sterilizer
Operation of Sterrad 100
Operation of Sterrad 100NX
Properly load and unload sterilizer cart
Endoscope reprocessing
Knowledge of Medivators
Knowledge of scope buddy plus
ATP testing
Quality Assurance monitoring
Test interpretation
Logging and documentation
Maintaining accurate sterilization records
Management of inventory
Tracking inventory
Microbiology knowledge
Medical terminology for Central Service
Infection Prevention
Safety control
Tray Assembly
Lubrication for Ortho instruments
Knowledge of Flexible Endoscopes
Knowledge of ridged Endoscopes
Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting patient care equipment
Certification
CRCST
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician 2
UCSF Parnassus
11.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician 2
UC Davis Medical Center
03.2021 - 11.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Highland Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Covelo Group
01.2020 - 10.2020
Sterile Processing Externship
Eden Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2019
IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Medical