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Fernando Bustamante

Bellflower,CA

Summary

  • Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 6 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature.
  • Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician II

Kaiser Permanente
Downey, CA
08.2016 - Current

- Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments.

- Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturer's recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage; validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy.
- Answer phones.
- Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy.
- Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
- Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
- Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according manufacturer's recommendations.
- Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
- Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
- Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
- Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
- Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
- Able to work in a collaborative environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Kaiser Permanente
Downey, CA
03.2015 - 08.2016

- Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
- Cleans equipment, surgical areas, storage areas, furniture & beds
- Cleans spills & flooded areas
- Deep cleans, sanitizes rooms, mattresses, vents, & bathrooms
- Operates electrical cleaning equipment
- Strips, cleans, & polishes floor & wall surfaces vacuum carpet areas
- Dilutes cleaning solutions
- Collects & disposes of waste including bio-hazardous medical waste according to Policies & Procedures, ensures bio-hazardous waste is stored & locked in approved areas
- Coordinates housekeeping functions w/ other departments
- May perform other duties as required

Kitchen Worker

Kaiser Permanente
Downey, CA
11.2014 - 03.2015

- Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, & applicable state, federal & local laws.
- Assembles all food & non-food items for patient trays, cafeteria and/or catering services.
- Delivers food carts w/patient meals/catered meals & nourishment to appropriate pantries & meeting rooms.
- Collects soiled meal dishes after meal services & returns them to dish room.
- Ensures quality & appearance of all food & non-food items, ensures proper storage of food & non- food items following Hazard Analysis Critical Control Policy (HACCP) guidelines.
- Cleans, sanitizes & maintains all dishes, food delivery carts, equipment, work areas, & pantry food stations.
- Maintains proper stock levels in own work area including taking & filing of inventory & disposal of outdated foods.
- Utilizes effective communications including telephone conversations w/ patient's, doctors, & members, vendors, staff, & co-workers.
- Collects & maintains written information including logs, menus, slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing & scheduling activities.
- May provide training & orientation.

Shift Leader

Smashburger
Culver City, CA
10.2012 - 11.2014
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Education

Certification - Hospital Central Service Technician

Premiere Career College
Baldwin Park, CA
06.2014

High School Diploma -

South Gate Senior High School
South Gate, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Case Cart Assembly
  • Sterilizer Testing
  • Active Listening
  • Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
  • Tool Sterilizing
  • Recording Biologicals
  • Supply and Instrument Ordering
  • Decontamination and Sanitation
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
  • Computerized Tracking
  • Wrapping Procedures

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician II

Kaiser Permanente
08.2016 - Current

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Kaiser Permanente
03.2015 - 08.2016

Kitchen Worker

Kaiser Permanente
11.2014 - 03.2015

Shift Leader

Smashburger
10.2012 - 11.2014

Certification - Hospital Central Service Technician

Premiere Career College

High School Diploma -

South Gate Senior High School