DANIELA AGUILAR
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Results-driven Central Sterile Processing Technician skilled in decontamination, surgical instrumentation, sterilization, and infection prevention. Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving abilities to train teams, optimize workflows, ensure compliance, and enhance departmental processes.
Overview
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Arizona Specialty Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Coordinated daily sterile processing operations to optimize workflows and ensure prompt availability of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
- Maintained and verified sterilization documentation, processing logs, and load records to ensure accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
- Inspected, assembled, and prepared surgical instrument trays according to operating room requirements, surgeon preferences, and quality standards.
- Managed inventory, distributed equipment, and supported quality assurance initiatives while collaborating with department leadership and operating room staff to enhance operational efficiency and uphold patient safety.
- Trained and mentored new employees on decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization procedures, and infection prevention protocols.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Valleywise Health Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, and sterilized surgical instruments per facility policies and infection prevention standards to ensure safe use in procedures.
- Operated steam autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and washer-disinfectors to ensure proper cleaning and sterilization of medical equipment.
- Inspected surgical instruments for cleanliness, damage, and functionality while preparing instrument sets aligned with surgeon preferences and operating room requirements to enhance surgical readiness.
- Trained and guided new employees on proper decontamination techniques, sterilization procedures, and infection control protocols.
- Maintained sterilization documentation, monitored inventory, and adhered to quality assurance and regulatory standards to uphold patient safety and operational compliance.
Dining Room Coordinator/Server
Glencroft Senior Living
Glendale, AZ
02.2020 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily dining room operations, coordinated staff assignments, maintained efficient workflows to enhance service quality.
- Supported team training and inventory management, ordered supplies, and implemented operational procedures to uphold department standards.
- Maintained accurate operational records while collaborating with management and staff to address challenges and ensure seamless daily activities.
Education
Certification in Sterile Processing Program
Pima Medical Institute
Phoenix, AZHigh School Diploma -
Independence High School
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Sterile supply management
- Infection control
- Inventory control
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Steam sterilization
- Documentation management
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Sanitation standards
- Decontamination procedures
Certification
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Valleywise Health Center, Phoenix, AZ, Completion of 400 working and educational hours that contributed to the completion of learning program.
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Arizona Specialty Hospital
03.2026 - 08.2026
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Valleywise Health Medical Center
10.2024 - 08.2025
Dining Room Coordinator/Server
Glencroft Senior Living
02.2020 - 03.2024
Certification in Sterile Processing Program
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Independence High School