Evangelina Johnsen
Long Beach,CA
Summary
I am a highly motivated and conscientious medical professional who works effectively, with excellent customer service and organizational skills. I am a quick and enthusiastic learner with outstanding attention to detail who can absorb and implement new ideas. Helpful and approachable. I have a passion for providing high standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, California
04.2026 - Current
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam and chemical methods.
- Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies and equipment.
- Operated sterilization equipment following safety and quality protocols.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness and functionality before use.
- Managed decontamination area, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Conducted quality control checks on all processed items before releasing them back into inventory.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
Quality Control Technician/SPD Technician
Instrumentum
Long Beach, California
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted inspections of incoming materials for quality compliance.
- Performed regular tests on finished products to ensure standards.
- Documented quality control findings and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues effectively.
- Maintained accurate records on product inspection results and reported findings to management team.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
Sterile Processing Technician
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
Long Beach, California
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Prepared and organized sterile trays for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to meet instrument needs.
- Documented sterilization processes in compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in cleaning and disinfecting processing areas after use.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 11
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Responded promptly to requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures when additional sterile supplies were needed.
- Reviewed policies and procedures related to the maintenance of a safe working environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 11
Keck Hospital of USC
Los Angeles, CA
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed daily decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation for surgical procedures.
- Organized and maintained inventory of sterile supplies and equipment to ensure sufficient stock on hand.
- Ensured compliance with all federal regulations regarding the reprocessing of medical devices according to standards set forth by AAMI and ANSI.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 11
Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, CA
08.2009 - 04.2013
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Inspected and tested sterilization equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Received and verified orders for sterile supplies, ensuring accuracy of items requested.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Assisted in the preparation of new sterile sets by counting, organizing and wrapping items as needed.
- Operated autoclave machine to cleanse surgical tools using high-pressure steam sterilizers.
- Responded promptly to requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures when additional sterile supplies were needed.
- Strictly adhered to safety guidelines while preparing hazardous chemicals used in the cleaning process.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding sterility or safety concerns immediately to supervisor.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 11
ProCare One Nurses Staffing
Anaheim, CA
02.2002 - 07.2009
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Maintained records of instrument processing, including tracking and logging data into a computerized system.
- Inspected and tested sterilization equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Assembled complex trays in accordance with department standards, utilizing appropriate packaging materials.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Operated autoclave machine to cleanse surgical tools using high-pressure steam sterilizers.
- Assisted in the preparation of new sterile sets by counting, organizing and wrapping items as needed.
- Conducted quality control checks on all processed items before releasing them back into inventory.
- Provided guidance to newly hired staff members regarding proper handling of sterile products and processes.
- Responded promptly to requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures when additional sterile supplies were needed.
- Strictly adhered to safety guidelines while preparing hazardous chemicals used in the cleaning process.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
Education
Certificate - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN10.2023
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Health Career College
San Bernardino, CA01.1983
Certification - Surgical Technology/Sterile Processing
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA05.1979
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley High School
Thermal, CA06.1975
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CASkills
- Diagnostic Testing
- Computerized Tracking
- Case Cart Assembly
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Sterilization Procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Decontamination Procedures
- Managing Materials
- Infection Control
- Equipment Monitoring
- Processing Instruments
- Recording Test Results
- Quality Control
Custom
I took one year off to help with my husband's illness. I returned to work at my families business (not healthcare related) for a few years.
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Huntington Hospital
04.2026 - Current
Quality Control Technician/SPD Technician
Instrumentum
12.2025 - 03.2026
Sterile Processing Technician
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
02.2024 - 09.2025
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 11
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 11
Keck Hospital of USC
02.2020 - 07.2021
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 11
Redlands Community Hospital
08.2009 - 04.2013
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 11
ProCare One Nurses Staffing
02.2002 - 07.2009
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of The Desert
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley High School
Certification - Surgical Technology/Sterile Processing
Eisenhower Medical Center
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Health Career College
Certificate - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Purdue University