Gladys Zavala
Medford
Summary
Attentive sterile processing technician with several years of experience in healthcare. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Surgery Center of Southern Oregon
Medford
06.2024 - 06.2026
- Received and cleaned used, contaminated instruments manually or mechanically with specialized detergents and ultrasonic cleaners, ensuring all instruments met hygiene standards.
- Every instrument is checked for damage, wear, or leftover debris.
- Organized cleared instruments into specific surgical trays using detailed checklists and monitored by BI indicators to confirm proper sterilization.
- Trays are loaded, into autoclaves (which use high-pressure steam), to eliminate all microorganisms.
- The Sterilized items are wrapped, labeled, and stored in 'clean' zones until they are delivered to operating rooms or other departments or case carts.
- Maintained detailed records of sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance to support compliance and operational efficiency.
Sterile Processing Technician
Cataract and Laser Institute
Medford
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments to ensure readiness for surgeries.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments to ensure readiness for surgeries.
- Cleaned the facility and prepared rooms to be sterile and ready for procedures.
- Organized supplies, verified expiration dates, and rotated stock to maintain supply integrity.
- Assisted patients before and after surgery, including dressing and connecting monitoring equipment.
Cashier
Lowes Home And Improvement
Medford
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Served as cashier at Lowe's, providing customer service support.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by informing them about purchases, upcoming events, and sales on new items or Lowe's credit cards.
- While closing, I would Ensured shelves were fully stocked for customer access with merchandise during closing hours. and make sure things are Organized and cleaned work areas to maintain a tidy environment. and wiped down.
Education
High school diploma -
Central Medford Highschool
Medford, ORSkills
- Sterile processing
- sterilization procedures
- Decontamination
- Infection safety
- Quality assurance
- Patient education
- Inventory management
- Asset tracking
- Material handling
- Vital signs
- Attention to detail
- Google Docs
- Retail
- Cash register
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- bakery
- Vital signs
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Surgery Center of Southern Oregon
06.2024 - 06.2026
Sterile Processing Technician
Cataract and Laser Institute
10.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier
Lowes Home And Improvement
02.2018 - 07.2018
High school diploma -
Central Medford Highschool