Edward Espinosa
St. Petersburg,USA
Summary
Skilled in sterilization techniques and surgical equipment tray preparation, bringing adaptability and attention to detail to ensure optimal medical instrument handling. Experienced in operating and maintaining sterilization equipment for various medical scopes and instruments. Eager to leverage skills and experience in a Medical Supply Technician role to enhance sterile processing operations.
Overview
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1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Supply Technician
Bay Pines VA Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
12.2022 - Current
- Tested V-Pro Max and steam sterilizers daily, ensuring optimal equipment functionality.
- Cleaned dirty instruments following SOPs and manufacturers' instructions to maintain safety standards. Sterilize medical instruments after the Q.A check.
- Cleaned various medical scopes, including Intuitive Surgical (DaVinci robotic), Olympus (endoscope), and Steris equipment, according to established protocols.
Medical Supply Technician
Joint Ambulatory Care Center
Pensacola, FL
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted testing of sterrad, ultrasonic, instrument washer, and steam sterilizers to ensure functionality and safety.
- Clean all dirty medical instruments using sop's (standard operating procedure) and IFU's (Instructions for use by Manufacturer.
- Prepare medical instrument trays and peel pouch loose instruments for efficient surgical setup.
Medical Supply Technician
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
North Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Assembled medical instrument trays and prepared loose instruments for sterile processing to ensure readiness for surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized dental instrument sets and prepared pouch instruments for U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command Base, supporting efficient dental operations.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring accurate stock levels and availability for patient care.
- Trained new staff on equipment handling and safety protocols to maintain a compliant work environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess supply needs and optimize procurement processes.
Supply Technician / Medical Supply Technician
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Seattle, WA
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Identified and resolved storage problems, product deficiencies, and customer complaints while maintaining Omnicell systems in clinics.
- Cleaned scopes from various clinics, including Intuitive Surgical (DaVinci Robotic), Olympus (Endoscope), and Steris equipment, ensuring functionality and hygiene while reporting damages.
- Assembled and wrapped instrument trays and loaner trays for efficient surgical preparation.
- Perform the daily leak, dart and biological on all sterilizers such as V-Pro Max and Steam.
- Par-Ex System and Censis Trac instrument tracking training with programs.
- Treat customers and vendors in a courteous and respectful manner; remind them of procedures and policies.
Medical Supply Technician
Denver VA Medical Center
Denver, CO
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Test Sterrad, V-Pro Max, utensil washer system, ultrasonic system, and steam sterilizers daily to ensure proper cleaning protocols.
- Clean scopes from clinics including Intuitive Surgical (DaVinci Robotic), Olympus (Endoscope), and Steris, reporting damages to ensure equipment integrity.
- Verified completeness of case carts before procedures. to ensure carts are complete for all scheduled procedures.
- Wrap loaner trays, assemble instrument trays for case carts, and participate in monthly training to maintain operational readiness.
- Performed on-call duties, picked case carts, rotated stock, and ensured availability of products and instrument sets.
Food Service / Medical Supply Technician
V.A. Hospital NMHCS
Albuquerque, NM
09.2008 - 03.2016
- Utilized Censitrac instrument tracking program to manage and monitor surgical instruments.
- Cleaned medical trays, instruments, and equipment from O.R., clinics, and nursing stations to maintain hygiene standards.
- Perform the daily leak, dart and biological test.
- Picked case cars for following day, ensuring completeness of carts for efficient surgical preparation.
- Executed on-call duties during scheduled shifts.
Aircraft Refueler
Victory Aviation
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2003 - 01.2004
- Refueled small and large aircraft, ensuring timely readiness for flight schedules.
- Inspected fuel quality during weekly deliveries.
- Performed light maintenance around hangar to support safe aircraft operations.
- Store aircraft in hangars and ready aircraft upon arrival and leaving airfield.
- Assist customers with fueling questions, food service and hotel reservations.
Medical Warehouse Clerk
Tri-Anim Health Services
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2002 - 02.2005
- Processed shipments via UPS and FedEx using integrated shipping methods, ensuring timely delivery. Computer programs used were Microsoft and Excel.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damages and shortages upon arrival.
- Delivered products to customers, maintaining courteous interactions to enhance client satisfaction.
- Can operate propane, electrical forklifts, standing cherry-pickers and electric/ battery pallet trucks moving freight.
- Reviewed and annotated invoices from various companies for accurate data entry and organized filing.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day.
Education
Technical or occupational certificate - CRCST education Level II
V.A Hospital
AZ06.2011
Skills
- Surgical tray preparation
- Sterilization techniques
- Inventory management
- Machine operation
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Continuous learning
Certification
CRCST
AVAILABILITY
Permanent, Seasonal, Full-time, Part-time, Shift work
Timeline
Medical Supply Technician
Bay Pines VA Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Medical Supply Technician
Joint Ambulatory Care Center
04.2022 - 11.2022
Medical Supply Technician
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
09.2019 - 04.2022
Supply Technician / Medical Supply Technician
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
11.2017 - 09.2019
Medical Supply Technician
Denver VA Medical Center
03.2016 - 11.2017
Food Service / Medical Supply Technician
V.A. Hospital NMHCS
09.2008 - 03.2016
Aircraft Refueler
Victory Aviation
06.2003 - 01.2004
Medical Warehouse Clerk
Tri-Anim Health Services
01.2002 - 02.2005
Technical or occupational certificate - CRCST education Level II
V.A Hospital