Open To Work
Gilbert Rodriguez
Pacoima,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with experience in surgical tray assembly and instrument sterilization. Strong focus on team collaboration, attention to detail, and compliance with safety regulations to enhance operational efficiency. Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with a strong focus on infection control and technical proficiency. Expertise in operating sterilization equipment and documenting processes to maintain compliance with health regulations, contributing to safer healthcare environments.
Overview
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1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Dignity Health Medical
Northridge
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Sterilized medical instruments following established protocols and safety standards.
- Operated autoclaves and sterilization equipment, ensuring effective sterilization of medical instruments.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled surgical trays based on department specifications.
- Documented sterilization processes, maintaining compliance with health regulations and enhancing traceability.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to safer processing activities and reducing contamination risks.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Label Technician Food & Beverage
Fresh And Ready
San Fernando
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Print labels to ensure compliance with government health and food safety regulations.
- Handled and stored food safely, applying knowledge of foodborne hazards and microorganisms that cause illness.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely production schedules.
HIV testing couselor/Health Educator
Tarzana Treatment Center
Reseda, California
10.2005 - 02.2009
- HIV/HEP C testing counselor providing rapid same session antibody test results using oral and lancet fingerstick method.
- Linked clients to mental health, drug treatment, and HIV/Hep C treatment services, including PREP and PEP.
- Coordinated and attended health fairs and specialized community events, promoting health awareness and access to services.
- Work in needle exchange, facilitate group therapy / health educational sessions and drive company vehicle as required when needed and or short staffed.
- Supported nurses and P.A. with patient care in residential inpatient setting, enhancing overall care delivery.
Education
Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician (CRST) - Sterile Processing Technician Program
Prestige College
Van Nuys CA.07-2026
Skills
- Sterilization processes
- Instrument sterilization
- Steam sterilization
- Ethylene oxide
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Manual decontamination
- Decontamination
- Sterility testing
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Surgical tray assembly
- Tray preparation
- Processing instruments
- Infection control
- Regulatory compliance
- Computerized tracking
- Sterile storage practices
- Team collaboration
- Aseptic technique
- Instrument decontamination
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Dignity Health Medical
04.2026 - 06.2026
Label Technician Food & Beverage
Fresh And Ready
09.2023 - 11.2025
HIV testing couselor/Health Educator
Tarzana Treatment Center
10.2005 - 02.2009
Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician (CRST) - Sterile Processing Technician Program
Prestige College