Angela Contreras
Antioch,CA
Summary
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), eager to begin my career in sterile processing and apply the knowledge and skills I have gained. I am highly motivated to learn, grow professionally. I bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail & a willingness to learn. I am committed to teamwork, patient safety, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism.
Overview
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Certification
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year of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician
Ivy park at Pleasanton
Pleasanton, California
07.2023 - Current
- Administered scheduled medications for Ivy Park at Pleasanton residents per care plans.
- Verified medication orders and checked resident identities before each dose.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Documented medication administration in daily resident records and logs.
- Communicated medication concerns with nurses, caregivers, and family members.
- Stored medications securely and maintained organized medication carts and supplies.
Caregiver
Ivy park at Pleasanton
Pleasanton, California
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Supported resident mobility using walkers, wheelchairs, and transfer aids.
- Documented care notes and reported condition changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained clean, safe resident rooms and common areas.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Sterile Processing Technician intern
UCSF Medical Center
San Francisco, California
08.2026 - 10.2026
- Monitored sterilizer cycles and verified load release indicators.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Prepared trays, packs, and carts for operating room use.
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper assembly.
- Followed infection control standards and safety procedures throughout sterile workflow.
- Documented processing logs and tracked instrument set location.
- Documented results of tests to maintain accurate records for quality assurance. of biological tests.
Education
Sterile Processing Cerifiction - Sterile Processing
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA 03.2026 - 10.2026
West High School
Tracy, CASkills
- Decontamination & Disinfection:Manual cleaning, ultrasonic cleaners, and automated washer-disinfectors
- Sterilization Methods:Steam autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma, and low/high-temperature processes
- Surgical Tray Assembly:Inspecting, wrapping, packaging, and counting surgical and medical instrument sets
- instrument knowledge
- Recording test results
- Pulling case carts
- Attention to detail
- Team communication
Certification
- CRCST(Certified Registered Central Service Technician via HSPA
- BLS certification
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician intern
UCSF Medical Center
08.2026 - 10.2026
Sterile Processing Cerifiction - Sterile Processing
Contra Costa Medical Career College
03.2026 - 10.2026
Medication Technician
Ivy park at Pleasanton
07.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Ivy park at Pleasanton
07.2023 - Current
West High School