ANNA SHARIKOVA
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Sterile Processing Leader with extensive experience managing sterilization processes and ensuring regulatory compliance. Focused on driving quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize workflows, and develop targeted training programs to meet staff competencies.
Overview
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1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Educator
48X UC Davis
Sacramento, California
02.2026 - Current
- Developed and delivered orientation and ongoing training for sterile processing staff.
- Coordinated hands-on training and vendor education to update staff on equipment processes.
- Identified training needs and knowledge gaps by collaborating with staff and management, leading to targeted educational interventions.
- Maintained staff competencies to ensure proficiency in assigned responsibilities.
- Updated department procedures and educational materials in collaboration with leadership to enhance clarity and compliance.
- Reinforced regulatory standards to support survey readiness and staff competency in sterile processing.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Oversaw daily operations of sterile processing department, managing decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments.
- Ensure compliance with AAMI, ANSI, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards through regular audits and staff training.
- Developed and implemented quality control measures, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing error rates.
- Conducted training programs on sterilization techniques, infection control, and regulatory compliance, improving team knowledge and adherence to standards.
- Supervise a team of 17 direct reports, conducting annual performance evaluations, competency assessments, and regular staff rounding to support professional development and team engagement.
- Maintain equipment functionality, coordinating preventive maintenance and troubleshooting technical issues.
Scope Oversight Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Led quality assurance monitoring systems across 23 clinical sites, ensuring compliance with infection control and sterilization protocols.
- Reduced clinic error rates from 21% to 4% through targeted staff training and process improvements.
- Implemented best practices across multiple sites to optimize workflow efficiency and enhance patient safety.
- Managed quarterly performance metrics to deliver data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
- Co-chaired a multi-service quality committee, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence.
- Supervised and developed a team of 50 direct reports, fostering team proficiency and accountability.
Sterile Processing Technician
Sutter Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Conducted decontamination, tray assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
- Processed and reprocessed colonoscopes, gastroscopes, TEE probes, and DaVinci Xi robotic instruments.
- Operated various sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, Sterrad, and Medivator systems.
- Developed and instituted a repair and maintenance process for endoscopes and ultrasound probes.
- Performed leak testing, manual cleaning, and high-level disinfection of endoscopes and TEE probes.
- Monitored endoscope cleaning processes using 3M ATP systems.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilizing procedures and parameters.
- Assisted with staff training and in-service education programs.
Sterile Processing Technician
MGA
Sacramento, CA
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Executed processing and reprocessing of colonoscopes, gastroscopes, TEE probes, and Da Vinci Xi robotic instruments to maintain infection control standards.
- Utilized autoclaves, Sterrad, Steris, and Medivator systems for efficient sterilization of medical instruments, supporting operational readiness.
- Performed decontamination, tray assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments to ensure safety and readiness for surgical procedures.
Education
Sterile Processing Technician -
Cornerstone International College
Elk Grove, CASkills
- Sterile processing and infection control
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality control
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Workflow optimization
- Documentation and reporting
- Leadership and staff development
- Performance management
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)
Timeline
Sterile Processing Educator
48X UC Davis
02.2026 - Current
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
12.2023 - 01.2026
Scope Oversight Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
09.2019 - 12.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Sutter Medical Center
06.2015 - 08.2019
Sterile Processing Technician
MGA
06.2014 - 04.2015
Sterile Processing Technician -
Cornerstone International College