Eliza Trimnal
American Fork,UT
Summary
Detailed experienced Sterile Processing Technician with 20 months of experience in verifying adherence to sterilization standards, assessing instruments, equipment and containers, and cleaning, maintaining and sterilizing equipment. Possesses a strong eye for detail and a commitment to reducing the risk of infection. Dedicated to providing high quality care to patients and healthcare professionals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Sterile Processing Coordinator
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated communication between teams to streamline processing operations.
- Managed documentation and records for compliance and accuracy.
- Assisted in training new staff on processing protocols and systems.
Sterile Processing Technician
University Orthopedic Center (U of U)
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2024 - Current
- Cleaned, maintained and sterilized equipment, including surgical instruments and other reusable equipment to reduce risk of infection and in compliance with regulation standards.
- Maintained autoclave and Sterrad load records
- Assembled approximately 20 + case carts 1-2 times a week for surgical procedures used in the operating room.
- Restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Maintained and updated all necessary records for inventory control and patient safety.
- Collaborate with the OR staff on needs for the surgical procedures.
Team Lead
Chick-fil-A
Provo, UT
09.2020 - Current
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Trained multiple new team members per week by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Supported monthly inventory counts and resupply.
- Oversaw large catering orders, and events.
Education
Sterile processing certificate - Sterile Processing
Mountainland Technical College
Lehi, UT 01.2024 - 07.2024
High school diploma -
Summerville High School
Summerville, SCSkills
- Leadership and management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Sterile techniques
- Instrument handling
- Equipment sterilization
- Document management
- Quality assurance
- Aseptic environment maintenance
- Pulling case carts
- Sterilizer operation
Certification
- Certified registered central service technician (CRCST)
- Working towards a Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
- Basic life support (BLS)
Timeline
Interim Sterile Processing Coordinator
University of Utah Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
University Orthopedic Center (U of U)
09.2024 - Current
Sterile processing certificate - Sterile Processing
Mountainland Technical College
01.2024 - 07.2024
Team Lead
Chick-fil-A
09.2020 - Current
High school diploma -
Summerville High School