Linda Ordaz
Mesquite
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Sterile Processing Technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician Clinicals
North Central Surgical Center Hospital
Dallas, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Responsible for decontamination and cleaning of all equipment and instrumentation; ensures cleanliness and sterility of all instruments.
- Accurately assembles instrument sets based on established count sheets; effectively uses materials and supplies to assemble instrument sets and minimize waste.
- Appropriately prepares and packages single instrument items.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe environment and work habits.
- Evaluate functioning of equipment; reports malfunction of equipment
PCA/Caregiver
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, TX
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and oxygen levels
- Assisted patients with mobility needs including transferring from bed to wheelchair or vice versa
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for patients by performing light housekeeping duties
- Documented patient observations accurately in medical records for reference by other healthcare providers
- Closely monitored changes in patient behavior or condition that required immediate attention from healthcare professionals
- Disinfect patient equipment, such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and thermometers.
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates of Dallas
Dallas, TX
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Take, record, and report patient vital signs using medical equipment; performs procedures of low complexity such as visual acuity, development and/or musculoskeletal screening, POC testing, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and other approved clinic specific diagnostic testing.
- Responsible for weekly autoclave temperature monitoring, POC testing QA, and monthly audit report on compliance as directed by clinic management.
- May perform a variety of administrative/clerical duties, scheduling patient appointments, pre-certifying procedures, answering patient phones by collecting data to forward to the nurse for triage as directed.
- Administered immunizations and conducted routine screenings for pediatric patients.
Medical Assistant
MD Family Clinic/MD Kids Pediatrics
Dallas, TX
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Reviewed referral details and expectations with providers and patients and requested new referrals when necessary.
Customer Representative
Oportun
Dallas, TX
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
- Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
- Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
- Met and exceeded productivity targets by handling every interaction with top-notch customer service.
Medical Assistant
Loop 12 Medical Clinic
Dallas, TX
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Education
Sterile Processing Tactician -
Dallas College
Dallas, TX02.2026
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX05.2018
High School Diploma -
Dallas Can Academy
Dallas, TX, US01-2017
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterilization procedures
- Infection control practices
- Adaptability
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Technician (CRCST)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician Clinicals
North Central Surgical Center Hospital
10.2025 - Current
PCA/Caregiver
Parkland Health & Hospital System
12.2024 - 11.2025
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates of Dallas
11.2022 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
MD Family Clinic/MD Kids Pediatrics
09.2018 - 06.2020
Medical Assistant
Loop 12 Medical Clinic
04.2018 - 06.2018
Customer Representative
Oportun
07.2017 - 08.2018
Sterile Processing Tactician -
Dallas College
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Dallas Can Academy