Gema Munoz
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Attentive Sterile Processing Technician with two years of experience in healthcare. Performs duties related to the reprocessing of complex medical and surgical equipment used daily in hospitals. Experienced in decontamination, sterilization and instrument assembly as well as flexible endoscope reprocessing. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. Outgoing, friendly and reliable with a strong drive to succeed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- 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.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
Sterile Processing Technician
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Organized, assembled, and/or wrapped surgical instrument trays.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam/ Sterrad machines to prepare for instrument sterilization.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of items in loads and loads completed.
- Recorded sterilizer test results with biological indicator incubators.
- Gathered instrument sets and soft goods according to pick sheets and placed them in case carts as required for various surgeries.
- Inspected, cleaned, and high- level disinfected flexible endoscopes, TEE probes, and manometry probes.
Barista
Tastea
Sacramento, CA
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended juices, and teas.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process customer payments.
- Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
Document Preparation Clerk
SyTech Solutions
Elk Grove, CA
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Removed staples, unfolded papers, taped damaged papers, inserted barcode sheets, identified and wrote index information.
- Proofread documents and corrected errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Utilized fax machines, copiers and scanners to upload and send documents.
- Revised documents to improve information accuracy, diction and formatting.
- Entered data in numerical and alphabetical order.
Floral Clerk
Safeway
Sacramento, CA
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared and processed floral orders to customer specifications via phone or resulting from in-store consultations.
- Cut, arranged and produced flower bouquets according to customer specifications.
- Processed new flower and greenery shipments by stripping leaves below waterline, cutting new flowers, mixing flower food solutions and filling floral containers with food solutions.
- Organized, tagged and displayed new products for customers.
Restaurant Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Sacramento, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Greeted customers to take food orders and provide information about menus.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Organized food items on serving trays and in carry-out packages.
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
Shift Lead
Gunther's Quality Ice Cream. Inc.
Sacramento, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Served and scooped ice cream, following customer specifications.
- Decorated ice cream cakes for birthdays and special occasions.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Coached and trained employees and managed daily work assignments to enhance operations.
- Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
Education
Official CBSPD Certification in Sterile Processing -
CBSPD
02.2022
Sterile Processing Course Completion Certificate -
Altamont Healthcare
Stockton, CA01.2022
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification -
American Heart Association
01.2022
Some College (No Degree) - General Education Courses
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA08.2018
High School Diploma -
Christian Brothers High School
Sacramento05.2017
Skills
- CBSPD Certification
- BLS Certification
- Experience with Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Excellent Organization and Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Medical Instrument Identification and Purpose
- Knowledge of Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation and Assembly
- Knowledge of Instrument Decontamination, Cleaning, High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization
- Knowledge of Case Cart Assembly
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Doctors Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Barista
Tastea
02.2022 - 08.2022
Document Preparation Clerk
SyTech Solutions
08.2021 - 02.2022
Floral Clerk
Safeway
01.2021 - 08.2021
Restaurant Team Member
Chick-fil-A
01.2020 - 01.2021
Shift Lead
Gunther's Quality Ice Cream. Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
Official CBSPD Certification in Sterile Processing -
CBSPD
Sterile Processing Course Completion Certificate -
Altamont Healthcare
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification -
American Heart Association
Some College (No Degree) - General Education Courses
Sacramento City College
High School Diploma -
Christian Brothers High School