Lori Smith
LANCASTER
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with proven skills in sterilization techniques, equipment operation, and inventory management. Committed to maintaining compliance documentation and safety protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster
03.2006 - 10.2025
- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclave and chemical methods.
- Prepared and organized instrument trays for surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies and equipment.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a clean working environment.
- Monitored sterilization cycles to ensure compliance with standards.
- Documented sterilization processes in compliance with hospital regulations.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Assisted in cleaning and decontaminating medical equipment after use.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Compliance documentation
- Decontamination processes
- Surgical instrument handling
Certification
CBSPD Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Antelope Valley Medical Center
03.2006 - 10.2025