Itzel Ramirez
Corning,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Sterilization Technician with relevant experience in the healthcare sector. Strong understanding of sterilization procedures and protocols, coupled with practical knowledge on handling and maintaining sterilization equipment. Notable ability to adhere to safety standards, ensuring cleanliness and sterility in all areas of work. Successfully implemented innovative strategies for infection control, contributing significantly to patient safety in previous roles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterilization Technician
Northern Valley Indian Health
Red Bluff, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Installed and set up medical equipment with necessary hand tools.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Followed appropriate policies and procedures related to infection control practices.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment following policy procedures, industry standards and manufacturer instructions for use.
- Inspected instruments to ensure they were free of debris prior to being placed in the autoclave chamber.
- Check instruments and cassettes before putting them in the Hydrim and ultrasound. Once they are washed, take them out and make sure they are all clean and debris-free, bag, wrap, and add an indicator before placing them in the autoclave. Once they are done, make sure everything is dry, and then unload and stamp with the date and initial, and it is ready to be put away.
Education
Butte College
Oroville, CASkills
- Steam autoclave operation
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Equipment sterilization
- Workflow optimization
- Microbiological testing
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Infection control expertise
- Instrument decontamination
- Chemical handling
- Dry heat sterilization
Accomplishments
- CPR certified
- Infection Control certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Strong Work Ethic
- Fast learner & able to adapt to things easily
- Desire to work and get the job done
- Team Work
- Motivated and fast
- Dedicated
Timeline
Sterilization Technician
Northern Valley Indian Health
03.2023 - Current
Butte College