Kendrix Yazzie
FAIRBANKS,AK
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with extensive experience as a Sterile Processing Technician at Aureus Medical Group. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through meticulous sterilization processes and effective teamwork. Skilled in forklift operation and loading/unloading, consistently improving workflow efficiency and ensuring timely availability of critical medical equipment.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Delivery Driver
Onit Logistics / Amazon
Fairbanks, AK
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Reduced vehicle downtime and repair costs by performing routine maintenance checks and adhering to preventive measures.
Receiving Associate
The Home Depot Store 1303
Fairbanks, AK
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Maximized workspace functionality by efficiently utilizing available equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts during the receiving process.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area for optimized workflow and reduced clutter or obstructions.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Boosted overall warehouse productivity by collaborating with team members on various tasks such as unloading trucks, sorting products, and updating inventory systems.
Sterile Processing Technician
Travel Nurse Across America.
Santa Monica, CA
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
Overnight Freight Associate
The Home Depot Store 1303
Fairbanks, AK
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring inventory was stocked accurately and promptly on the sales floor.
- Participated in ongoing training programs, staying current with industry best practices for efficient warehousing operations.
- Expedited order processing with systematic unloading and inspection of incoming freight loads.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
Sterile Processing Technician
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
Bend, OR
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Supported surgical teams by responding promptly to last-minute requests and changes, ensuring no delays in surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical departments to tailor instrument sets for specific procedures, enhancing surgical efficiency.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
Sterile Processing Technician
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
Bemidji, MN
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Supported surgical teams by responding promptly to last-minute requests and changes, ensuring no delays in surgical procedures.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
Sterile Processing Technician
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
San Francisco, CA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing changes to sterilization processes that increased efficiency.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing sterile, high-quality instruments, directly impacting patient safety and care.
Sterile Processing Technician
Foundation Health Partners
Fairbanks, AK
05.2006 - 02.2020
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and reliable
- Safe driving
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift operation
- Cargo handling
- Dispatch communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Weather adaptability
- Physical stamina
Education
GED -
Howard Luke
Fairbanks, AK 09.1989 - 05.1992
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Onit Logistics / Amazon
05.2025 - Current
Receiving Associate
The Home Depot Store 1303
04.2023 - 04.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
Travel Nurse Across America.
09.2022 - 03.2023
Overnight Freight Associate
The Home Depot Store 1303
04.2022 - 09.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
01.2022 - 03.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
08.2021 - 12.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
10.2020 - 01.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Foundation Health Partners
05.2006 - 02.2020
GED -
Howard Luke
09.1989 - 05.1992