Lori Agostinacchio
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Technician with expertise from Shore Children's Dental in infection control and quality assurance. Proven track record in maintaining sterile processing standards and enhancing team efficiency through effective training. Skilled in equipment maintenance and process monitoring, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while significantly reducing cross-contamination incidents.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Sterile position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Technician
Shore Children's Dental
06.2020 - 04.2025
- Sterilized dental instruments using autoclaves and chemical disinfectants to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies, ensuring availability for daily procedures.
- Monitored sterilization processes for effectiveness, documenting results to uphold quality assurance protocols.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper sterilization techniques and safety procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections of sterilization equipment, identifying maintenance needs to prevent operational delays.
- .Efficiently operated ultrasonic cleaners, washer-disinfectors, and autoclaves to ensure thorough cleaning and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Contributed to patient safety by diligently inspecting sterile instruments for damage or contamination before use.
- Reduced risk of infection by properly disposing of contaminated materials and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
- Played a key role in reducing cross-contamination incidents through careful separation of clean and dirty instruments during processing stages.
- Ensured instrument sterility by diligently following established sterilization protocols and procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with other department personnel to ensure seamless delivery of sterile services across units.
- Conducted regular quality assessments on autoclaves and other sterilization equipment, identifying potential issues early on for swift resolution.
- Followed OSHA guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Inspected sterile instruments integrity prior to distribution.
- Duties included wiping down and cleaning opertatory rooms before each patient.
- Duties included taking the garbage out at the end of each day.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
ATA
Spring Hill, FL03-2020
Skills
- Infection control methods
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Document verification
- Process monitoring
- Instrument inspection
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Sterile processing standards
- Steam sterilization
- Equipment testing
Timeline
Sterile Technician
Shore Children's Dental
06.2020 - 04.2025
No Degree - Dental Assisting
ATA