Heriberto Valdez

Medical Sterilization Professional with over 24 years experience In pursuit of higher standard of patient care and outcome. Aggressive in skills development resulting in expanded leadership, educational, administrative, and physical roles. Demonstrated expertise in theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques, knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of special Instrumentation for trauma procedures . Knowledge in the various techniques in the reprocessing special surgical instrumentation using various Decontamination methods and advanced autoclaves cycles followed by AAMI standards. Lead Technician participant in over150hr general surgery team leaders meetings for the problem solving solutions and implementations to the reprocess of special instrumentation including trauma total joint replacement, robotics and spinal fusion implants. Lead technician with over six years experience in maintaining well prepared and stocked orthopedic surgical service equipment. Proactive Problem Solver Worked with physicians, surgical directors, and nursing staff to initiate a safe re-process (flash) technique issues that raised standards of optimal patient care. Example result: Decreased patient infection rates through the quick changes of flashing surgical instrumentation techniques. Initiated research into ergonomic aspects of CS/OR furniture to prevent neck and back injuries to both surgical and the sterile processing department personnel. Performed review of decontamination /cleaning equipment used in OR and sub-sterile areas, resulting in cleaner and safer environment. Cost Reduction Pioneered implementation of re-ordering special implants system ensuring accurate ordering and items in- stock adding a safer and accurate count and at the same time saving or providing more revenue for the surgical department. Worked one-on-one with medical -equipment vendors to consolidate surgical supplies, eliminating time and effort concerns. Researched and provided product information on chemicals like enzymes that need the correct mixture for maximum efficiency in decontamination of automatic car washers and washer disinfectant machines.

Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.

Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.

• Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, IL 2002
• Spectrum surgical sterile U seminars
• Completed more than 300 hours in clinical training and seminars in all applicable fields (including OR equipment). Most relevant and recent training in:
• Spectrum sterile U
• Synthes
• Codman
• Storz
• Stryker
• Nuvasive
• 3M
• V.Mueller
• Steris
• Brown surgical
• Arthrex
• Biomet
• Craniofacial fixation
• Olympus
• ACMI
• Sterrad