Gabriela Rodriguez
Medely
Aurora,CO
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Language
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Certification
7
years of professional experience
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented and dedicated Certified Sterile Processing Technician with over 6 years of experience in hospital, ambulatory surgery center, and local traveler environments. Skilled in decontamination, high-level disinfection, flexible endoscope reprocessing, instrument inspection, assembly, sterilization, case cart preparation, and surgical instrumentation management. Experienced in supporting multiple specialties, with a commitment to accuracy, infection prevention, and patient safety. Recognized for being dependable, organized, adaptable, and detail-focused while maintaining efficient workflow in fast-paced healthcare settings.
.Reliable , focused and efficient and motivated to maintain high-Quality standards in every aspect of the sterile processing
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
3 Years 7 Months- Provided Sterile Processing coverage at multiple ambulatory surgery centers, adapting quickly to different facility workflows, policies, and surgical specialties.
- Processed a wide variety of surgical instrumentation, including GI endoscopes, urology scopes, TEE probes, ophthalmology instruments, orthopedic sets, dental instrumentation, and other specialty procedures.
- Performed decontamination, manual cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection (HLD), and storage of instruments according to manufacturer instructions for use (IFU), AAMI, AORN, and facility standards
- Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, and surgery center staff to meet procedural needs and maintain efficient workflow.
- Quickly learned and followed each facility’s tracking systems, sterilization processes, and quality requirements while maintaining patient safety standards.
- (Local traveler)
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
5 Months- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Monitored sterilization cycles and documented results meticulously, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of sterilization equipment, promptly addressing any maintenance needs to maintain functionality.
- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclaves and chemical disinfectants to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
2 Years 5 Months- Decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and distributed surgical instruments and instrument sets for multiple surgical specialties.
- Operated steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilization systems, ultrasonic cleaners, and automated washers in accordance with AAMI, AORN, and manufacturer IFU guidelines.
- Performed instrument inspection, functionality testing, assembly, wrapping, and containerization to ensure accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate instrument tracking and sterilization documentation using the department’s tracking system.
- Prioritized urgent surgical cases and coordinated with Operating Room staff to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Performed routine quality assurance testing and monitored sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards.
- Maintained inventory levels, restocked supplies, and supported a clean, organized, and efficient sterile processing department.
- Precepted and trained new Sterile Processing students and team members on department workflows, instrument identification, decontamination procedures, assembly techniques, sterilization processes, and safety standards.
- Provided hands-on guidance and education while ensuring compliance with AAMI, AORN, and facility policies.
- Supported new staff development by answering questions, demonstrating best practices, and providing feedback to promote accuracy and confidence in sterile processing responsibilities.
- Provided Sterile Processing support for internal and external clinics, ensuring timely availability of properly processed instruments and supplies for patient procedures.
- Managed the cleaning, disinfection, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of instruments used in various outpatient clinic settings.
- Coordinated with clinic staff and procedural teams to meet daily instrumentation needs and maintain efficient workflow.
- Ensured compliance with infection prevention standards, manufacturer instructions for use (IFU), and department policies while supporting multiple clinical areas.
- Processed and prepared ENT ,
- Cancer Center clinics, Labor & Delivery, and OB/GYN services.
- (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialty instruments for clinic procedures, including cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution.
- Experienced in building and preparing surgical case carts for next-day procedures by reviewing the OR schedule in Epic and verifying required instrumentation, supplies, and implants.
- Utilized the instrument tracking system to accurately locate, track, and document trays and equipment while ensuring cases were complete and ready for surgery.
- Collaborated with staff and ORLiason, teams to prioritize upcoming cases, resolve missing items, and support efficient daily surgical operations.
- Maintained accuracy and compliance with surgeon preference cards, department procedures, manufacturer IFUs, and patient safety standards.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
3 Years 1 Month- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclaves and chemical disinfectants to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of sterilization equipment, promptly addressing any maintenance needs to maintain functionality.
- Monitored sterilization cycles and documented results meticulously, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- GI Responsible for the cleaning, high-level disinfection (HLD), leak testing, inspection, drying, storage, and documentation of flexible endoscopes in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use (IFU), AAMI, AORN, and facility policies. Performed pre-cleaning, manual cleaning, automated endoscope reprocessing, quality assurance testing, and maintained accurate tracking records to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. Collaborated closely with physicians and procedural staff to ensure endoscopes were available, properly processed, and ready for patient procedures.
Skills
Ethics and professionalism
Tool identification
Patient confidentiality
Workload prioritization
Visual inspection
Assembly and packaging
Decontaminating surgical instruments
Decontamination procedures
Quality control
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
CRCST :561571
BLS : Ab1569623-BLS
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
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06.2023 - 11.2025Read More
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12.2019 - 01.2023Read More