Ana Cristina Melgar
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Motivated Sterile Processing Technician with a provisional CRCST certification and comprehensive clinical experience supporting high-volume surgical departments. Passed the HSPA CRCST certification exam and am completing the required 400 clinical hours through Providence Mission Hospital. Experienced in reprocessing complex surgical instruments, including robotic and flexible endoscopic devices, with knowledge of steam and low-temperature sterilization, AAMI standards, infection prevention, and quality assurance
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Clinical Intern
Hoag Hospital
- 270 Clinical Hours Completed
- Performed decontamination and cleaning of surgical
- instruments and medical devices.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged instrument trays according to manufacturer instructions and hospital standards.
- Operated sterilization equipment including steam sterilizers and low-temperature sterilization systems.
- Learned instrument tracking systems and inventory management procedures.
- Followed infection control standards, safety procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Internship Student
Providence Hospital
06.2026 - Current
- Operate washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam sterilizers while following manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs) and hospital policies.
- Verify sterilization parameters using biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring methods.
- Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization cycles and quality assurance records.
- Currently completing the remaining clinical hours required for full CRCST certification while expanding your experience in a busy Sterile Processing Department.
Education
Sterile Processing Technician Program -
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
05-2025
Skills
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Medical Terminology
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Hospital Environments
- Effective Communication
Certification
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Provisional Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Timeline
Internship Student
Providence Hospital
06.2026 - Current
Sterile Processing Clinical Intern
Hoag Hospital
Sterile Processing Technician Program -
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program