Dalia Cortes
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with hands-on experience in decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments. Proven ability to support surgical teams through effective instrument assembly, quality assurance, and compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Instrumentum
Tempe, Arizona
09.2025 - Current
- Ensured proper sterilization of instruments to maintain safety and compliance during surgical procedures.: Operate and monitor sterilization equipment like steam autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide systems, and washers.
- Performed quality checks on assembled surgical instrument trays to ensure all components were present and operational.: Inspect, test, and assemble surgical instrument trays, ensuring full functionality and missing-part prevention.
- Performed biological and chemical monitoring tests and maintained daily logs for regulatory compliance, contributing to ongoing quality assurance in sterile processing.
- Collected and manually or ultrasonically cleaned used surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
- Restocked, labeled, and managed sterile supplies while checking product expiration dates to ensure availability of safe and compliant materials for surgical procedures.
Ambassador & Trainer
Amazon
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Picked, packed, and processed customer orders to ensure accurate and timely delivery
- Followed strict safety protocols and conducted audits to maintain a safe work environment
- Participated in safety committee meetings to identify and recommend improvements
Lead Dental Hygienist
Goodyear Family Dentistry
05.2014 - 05.2022
- Assisted dentist during fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns to ensure smooth procedures
- Performed x-ray imaging on patients to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and treatment rooms to maintain a safe and efficient environment
Education
Sterile Processing Technician -
Brookline College
Tempe, AZ08-2026
Dental Assistant -
Northside Academy of Dental Assisting
Phoenix, AZ12-2012
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Union High School
Buckeye, AZ05-2012
Skills
- Sterilization
- Decontamination
- Sterilization methods
- Infection control
- Quality Assurance
- Quality control
- Assembly & Inspection
- Instrument inspection
- Instrument assembly
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Equipment setup
- Equipment maintenance
- Case cart assembly
- Inventory management
- Inventory Control
- Safety compliance
- Team training
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Customer education
- Instrumentation knowledge
Certification
- BLS AHA
- Dental Assistant
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Instrumentum
09.2025 - Current
Ambassador & Trainer
Amazon
06.2022 - 09.2023
Lead Dental Hygienist
Goodyear Family Dentistry
05.2014 - 05.2022
Sterile Processing Technician -
Brookline College
Dental Assistant -
Northside Academy of Dental Assisting
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Union High School