Dania Leon
Summary
Detail-oriented and CRCST-certified Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician with over 6 years of dedicated healthcare experience, backed by a strong foundation in clinical care as a former CNA. Proven leader adept at managing daily instrument processing workloads, coordinating seamlessly with surgical teams, and enforcing strict compliance standards to guarantee patient safety. Combines an Associate of Science in Health Science with diverse clinical experience to bring strong critical thinking, efficiency, and bilingual communication (English/Spanish) to high-pressure operating room environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Grace Assisted Living
Twin Falls
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
- Documented resident care observations in electronic health records.
- Assisted in mobility exercises and physical therapy routines for residents.
- Supported dietary needs by serving meals and monitoring intake preferences.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Saint Luke’s
Twin Falls
08.2018 - Current
- Efficiently lead and coordinate the sterile processing team to ensure all surgical instrumentation needs are processed accurately and within critical time constraints.
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical devices, strictly adhering to industry regulations and patient safety standards.
- Manage daily departmental workloads by applying advanced knowledge of medical terminology and procedure-specific surgical instrumentation requirements.
- Consult daily with surgical technologists, surgeons, and medical representatives to accurately prepare instrument sets for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of processing workstations.
- Trained new staff on sterilization protocols and safety procedures.
- Quickly addressed requests from operating rooms and other departments to maintain workflow.
- Provided education to staff members regarding infection prevention protocols.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
Boise
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam and chemical methods.
- Managed inventory of sterile supplies and equipment in central processing area.
- Inspected and packaged instruments for various surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization processes and equipment usage accurately.
Commercial Loan Assistant
First Federal Bank
Twin Falls
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared loan documentation for processing and approval.
- Assisted customers with loan inquiries and application procedures.
- Coordinated communication between loan officers and clients.
- Reviewed credit reports to assess borrower eligibility.
- Scheduled meetings and follow-ups with clients throughout the loan process.
- Assisted loan officers with application data acquisition and verification.
- Processed payments received from clients according to established procedures.
- Performed data entry tasks related to commercial loans, including entering new loans into a database system.
- Verified customer accounts for accuracy prior to funding a loan transaction.
Business Development Specialist
Title Fact
Twin Falls
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance business opportunities and market reach.
- Conducted market research to identify new trends and customer needs.
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials for promotional campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
Boise State University
Boise, ID 06.2026 - 06.2026
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID 08.2019 - 05.2026
Nampa High
Nampa, IDSkills
- Technical Skills: Sterilization Techniques, Surgical Instrument Knowledge, Medical Device Knowledge, Pre-Surgical Preparation, Operating Room Support
- Safety & Compliance: Patient Safety, Workplace Safety, Quality Assurance Audits, Infection Control
- Leadership & Operations: Departmental Management, Workload Coordination, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Languages: Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Patient communication
- Infection prevention
- Data entry
- Team collaboration
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient education
- Spanish fluency
- Phone and email etiquette
- HIPAA compliance
- Team leadership
- Medical terminology
Certification
- CRCST( Certified Registered Central Service Technician)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
Boise State University
06.2026 - 06.2026
Commercial Loan Assistant
First Federal Bank
11.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
College of Southern Idaho
08.2019 - 05.2026
Business Development Specialist
Title Fact
06.2019 - 06.2021
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Saint Luke’s
08.2018 - Current
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2018
CNA
Grace Assisted Living
09.2015 - 02.2018
Nampa High