Isabel Sandoval
Azusa,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
Torrance, California
01.2025 - Current
- Trained new staff on equipment operation and processing techniques.
- Managed instrument inventory and performed routine quality checks for sterilization efficacy.
- Reported any non-conformance issues found during audits or inspections immediately upon discovery.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to meet instrument availability needs.
- Maintained accurate records and files for documentation purposes.
Receptionist
STAR of CA
Pasadena, California
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Greeted clients and visitors warmly upon arrival.
- Managed multi-line phone system and directed calls efficiently.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
- Kept updated records of office expenses and costs, assisting with budget tracking.
Sterile Processing Technician
Talent 4 Health
Torrance, California
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
Sterile Processing Technician
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
Glendora, California
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Sterilized surgical instruments using advanced sterilization equipment.
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies and equipment for healthcare facilities.
- Inspected incoming instruments for cleanliness and functionality before use.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control standards during all tasks.
- Conducted quality control inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with all federal regulations regarding the reprocessing of medical devices according to standards set forth by AAMI and ANSI.
Sterile Processing Technician
FlexCare 360
San Diego, CA
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Sterilized surgical instruments using advanced sterilization equipment.
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies and equipment for healthcare facilities.
- Inspected incoming instruments for cleanliness and functionality before use.
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunction
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence of St.Jude
Fullerton, CA
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding cleanliness or availability of requested instruments in a timely manner.
- Trained new hires on proper handling techniques of instruments and equipment used in sterile processing areas.
- Verified accuracy of count sheets before signing off on deliveries from vendors or manufacturers.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
West Covina Medical Center
West Covina, CA
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
- Completed charges for surgery department and Medsurg
- Assisted hospital staff with patient care duties by providing patient transportation or setting up traction.
- Translated a variety of documents from English to Spanish such as medical records.
Education
GED -
Premiere Career College
Baldwin Park, CA11.2019
Skills
- Issue resolution
- Computerized tracking
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Confidential document handling
- Medical terminology
- Detail orientation
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
- First Aid/CPR
References
Samantha Quick
Supervisor
365 Healthcare Staffing
Cellphone: (626)210-6539
Stephanie Segovia
Manager
STAR of CA
Phone : (626)3684
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
01.2025 - Current
Receptionist
STAR of CA
12.2024 - 01.2026
Sterile Processing Technician
Talent 4 Health
09.2024 - 12.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
03.2024 - 08.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
FlexCare 360
02.2023 - 01.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence of St.Jude
12.2021 - 01.2023
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
West Covina Medical Center
10.2018 - 12.2021
GED -
Premiere Career College