Jose Zepeda
10915 MARILTA CT FAIRFAX,United States
Summary
Systematic professional With exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations. Board certified Sterile Processing Technician offering more than 19 years' expertise in Sterile Processing and surgical procedures. Accomplished in building strong relationships With surgeons and other team members. Meticulous excited to bring amount -year background to growing organization. . Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. knowledgeable in wide range of procedures, including Trauma instrumentation ,Laparoscopic and robotic , Total joint , Neuro spine , ENT instrumentation . Hold current CPR and Basic Life Support certifications . Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable employee . Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated professional With history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
19 over years of experience in this field. Open for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic tech eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organization. Motivated to learn . Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities With a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Karl Storz Endoscopy Onside Tech III
Karl Storz
03.2022 - Current
- Enhanced user experience by addressing and resolving technical issues promptly.
- Streamlined communication between team members, fostering a collaborative environment for project success.
- Developed coding skills in various programming languages, increasing efficiency in task completion.
- Organized and facilitated workshops to teach peers about trending technologies and industry best practices.
- Using the top of the technology bring to the surgeons the best quality about the visualization of the procedures in the room .
Sterile Processing Technician
George Washington University Hospital
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- 100 % Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization .
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
Reston Hospital Center
02.2009 - 01.2020
- Verified and maintained 100%. proper documents and records according with facility protocols
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Complete instrument sets according to current standards and established instrument tracking systems.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
02.2004 - 01.2020
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, actively seeking ways to enhance efficiency within the department.
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
Sterile Processing Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
03.2012 - 04.2018
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Improved quality assurance processes by implementing documentation procedures for all stages of the sterilization process.
Education
GED -
IAHCSMM
Fairfax ,Virginia04.2024
Associate of Science - Medical Doctor
Universidad De El Salvador
San Salvador , El Salvador12.1999
Skills
- Sterilization Procedures
- Computerized storage data
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Cleaning
- Recording Test Results
- Decontamination Procedures
- Picking Instruments
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Completing Diagnostic Tests
- Assembling Case Carts
- Diagnostic Testing
- Biohazards waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Safe sharps disposal
- Set up and operating equipment
Certification
- CIS and CRCST Certification # 59888
REFERENCES
. SCOTT MANLEY : MANAGER KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY AT GEORTOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL .
TEL CEL 2027044362
. SHERIL SPIVEY : SUPERVISOR KARL STORZ TEL CEL 202 2882556
. DERON BAUTISTA : SUPERVISOR KARL STORZ TEL CEL :240 9623228
. MARTHA ARANZANA : TEEM LEADER GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 703 8700898
. GIL GARCIA FLOR DE MARIA : CO WORKER 571 2882448
.AMILCAR MONTES : STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN UVA HIGHMARKET HOSPITAL CEL :7039879102
Timeline
Karl Storz Endoscopy Onside Tech III
Karl Storz
03.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
George Washington University Hospital
05.2020 - 02.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Virginia Hospital Center
03.2012 - 04.2018
Sterile Processing Technician
Reston Hospital Center
02.2009 - 01.2020
Sterile Processing Technician
INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
02.2004 - 01.2020
GED -
IAHCSMM
Associate of Science - Medical Doctor
Universidad De El Salvador