Jocelyn Mendez
Houston,Texas
Summary
Sterile Processing Technician specializing in sterilization and decontamination procedures. Maintains organized inventories and complies with AAMI standards, ensuring readiness for surgical procedures and enhancing patient safety in healthcare settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile processing Technician Intern
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
08.2026 - Current
- Supported sterilization and disinfection of surgical instruments and medical devices while following regulatory standards.
- Organized and stored sterilized instruments to ensure compliance with hospital policies and readiness for surgical procedures.
- Maintained detailed logs and reports to accurately track instrument processing and sterilization cycles, supporting regulatory compliance.
- Cleaned surgical instrument sets weekly to uphold AAMI standards and manufacturer instructions, contributing to patient safety.
- Performed manual pre-cleaning, sorted biohazard materials, leak-tested flexible scopes, and followed dirty-to-clean workflow rules.
Sterile Processing Technician Student
Fortis college
01.2025 - Current
- Developed practical skills in operating autoclaves and other sterilization equipment.
- Implemented proper labeling and storage of sterilized instruments for quick and easy retrieval.
- Maintained organized storage of sterilized instruments to support efficient surgical procedures.
- Assisted in cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments for use in medical procedures.
Cashier
HomeGoods
Houston, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Processed purchases and returns while promoting credit program enrollments to enhance customer engagement.
- Provided strong customer service during high-volume transactions, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Welcomed customers, answered product questions, maintained a clean sales floor, and supported restocking to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
- Supported fast-paced off-price retail operations by assisting customers, stocking merchandise, and keeping store displays organized.
Education
High School Diploma -
Langham Creek Highschool
Houston Tx 06-2021
Diploma - Sterile Processing
Fortis College
Houston South09-2026
Skills
- Sterilization procedures
- Decontamination procedures
- Inventory management
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Workflow optimization
- Medical terminology
- Teamwork and communication
- Assembly and packaging
- Case cart assembly
Certification
Provisional Certified Registered Central Service Technician 2026-05-06
Timeline
Sterile processing Technician Intern
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
08.2026 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician Student
Fortis college
01.2025 - Current
Cashier
HomeGoods
11.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Langham Creek Highschool
Diploma - Sterile Processing
Fortis College