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Edgar Montanez

Miami,FL

Summary

I am an experienced OES with 10 years' success in mentoring and developing strong relationships within the medical industry. I am proficient in assisting with non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. I am detail-oriented and quick to learn new techniques, equipment and software.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

On-Site Endoscopic Specialist

Karl Storz Endoscopy-America,Inc.
04.2014 - Current
  • Face-to-face customer support, including OR, SPD and Biomed
  • Daily maintenance and management of KARL STORZ products
  • Training and education in the OR and supporting departments as well at new OES's
  • Designing process improvements to efficiently reduce repair costs
  • Video tower / system set-up and support
  • Inspection, repair, troubleshooting and replacement of KARL STORZ devices
  • Monitoring, reporting and facilitating repair/ exchange transactions

Sterile Processing Lead Technician

Hospital of Central Connecticut
New Britain, CT
09.2004 - 04.2014
  • Maintained a clean and sterile environment at all times
  • Performed the decontamination of surgical instruments
  • Ability to use both steam autoclaves and Sterrad sterilizers per manufacturer's instructions
  • Inspected and properly packaged instrumentation for sterilization
  • Exhibited a positive attitude and good customer service skills when dealing with OR personnel and instrument reps
  • Performed supervisor duties when the supervisor was on vacation/ leave
  • Delivered on-the-job training and development initiatives to new hires and contractors

Heavy Machine Operator/ Surface Miner

Bower Brothers Construction
Craig, CO
07.2007 - 12.2007

Sterile Processing Technician

Yampa Valley Medical Center (Travel Assignment)
Steamboat Springs, CO
12.2006 - 07.2007

Lot Attendant

Schaller Honda
New Britain, CT
09.2003 - 09.2004

Education

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Problem Solving
  • Fluent Spanish
  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards

Volunteering

  • Ambassador of Sterile Processing, Hospital Distrital Sayaxche, Sayaxche, Guatemala

- Responsible for doing a follow through of certain surgical cases and examining each step in prep, operating and recovery room 

 - Paid particular attention to sterile processing procedures, equipment and infrastructure

- Noted steps, took photos, and provided immediate feedback

- Generated a priority list of things to work on with help from management

  • Connecticut Central Service Association (IAHCSMM CT Chapter) Financial Officer

- Provided seminars for SPD techs to continue their education.

- In charge of receiving money as well as paying the venue and speakers.

Accomplishments

  • OES of the Year 2015 & 2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

On-Site Endoscopic Specialist

Karl Storz Endoscopy-America,Inc.
04.2014 - Current

Heavy Machine Operator/ Surface Miner

Bower Brothers Construction
07.2007 - 12.2007

Sterile Processing Technician

Yampa Valley Medical Center (Travel Assignment)
12.2006 - 07.2007

Sterile Processing Lead Technician

Hospital of Central Connecticut
09.2004 - 04.2014

Lot Attendant

Schaller Honda
09.2003 - 09.2004

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