BARBARA GALITSIS
Miami,FL
Summary
Responsible candidate eager to provide safe and efficient patient care. Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, safety protocols and equipment care. Knowledgeable in inventory control and recordkeeping. Reliable and dedicated to providing superior customer service. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure sterilization position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmologist Sterlization Technician
Baptist Health South Florida
10.2018 - Current
- Making sure all eye trays are fully sterilized and wrap them up for the following day procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Performed thorough inspections of instruments for damage or contamination before releasing them for use in surgical procedures.
- Ensured sterilization quality by meticulously following standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Sterilization Technician
Kendall Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Pier diem as needed, Sterilization Technician cleaning all Or instruments and assembling them and dating them correctly
- Checking if trays are correct in the system.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Performed thorough inspections of instruments for damage or contamination before releasing them for use in surgical procedures.
- Reduced risks of infection by consistently maintaining a clean and sterile work environment.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Food Service Worker
Baptist Health
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Handling and prepping food and restocking and customer service.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Support Worker
Chicos Fas
02.2013 - 08.2017
- Job duties include the following: Packaging and handling new shipment everyday
- Pos updates and price changes
- Set up new displays and clothing each month
- Steaming new clothing line and placing out onto to sales floor
- Helping customers at all times.
Daycare Assistant
Pine Crest Elementary / YMCA
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisting Children and making sure they are taken care of
- Providing them with daily snacks and activities
- Homework help and Arts and Crafts.
Nail Technician - Nail Treatment
South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
05.2004 - 09.2012
Sales Assoc.
South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
02.2007 - 10.2007
Sales Associate
Part Time Sales Assoc
10.2001 - 05.2004
Sales Associate
Imposters, Inc
11.2002 - 02.2003
Education
Dade College
Miami, FLSo. Miami Sr. High School
Certificate - Sterilization
Sterile Processing Career Institute
Miami, FL02.2016
South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
Miami, FL09.2012
South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
10.2007
Part Time Sales Assoc
05.2004
Lindt & Sprungli
The Falls, Miami, FL06.2002
Skills
- Instrument Decontamination
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Infection control expertise
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Workflow Optimization
- Steam Autoclave Operation
- Sterilization techniques
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Recording biologicals
- Picking instruments
Timeline
Ophthalmologist Sterlization Technician
Baptist Health South Florida
10.2018 - Current
Sterilization Technician
Kendall Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2018
Food Service Worker
Baptist Health
03.2016 - 10.2018
Daycare Assistant
Pine Crest Elementary / YMCA
08.2013 - 12.2013
Support Worker
Chicos Fas
02.2013 - 08.2017
Sales Assoc.
South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
02.2007 - 10.2007
Nail Technician - Nail Treatment
South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
05.2004 - 09.2012
Sales Associate
Imposters, Inc
11.2002 - 02.2003
Sales Associate
Part Time Sales Assoc
10.2001 - 05.2004
Dade College
So. Miami Sr. High School
Certificate - Sterilization
Sterile Processing Career Institute
South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
Part Time Sales Assoc
Lindt & Sprungli
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