Maira Talavera
906 E Harrison St
Summary
Offering organized and detail-focused approach, ready to learn and grow in healthcare setting. Brings strong understanding of safety protocols and sanitation practices, contributing to maintaining sterile environment. Ready to use and develop skills in sterilization and instrument handling in a sterile processing role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Valley Medical Center
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Internship
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
Sterile Processing Technician
Madigan Army Medical Center, MAMC
11.2024 - Current
- Internship
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Front Desk Receptionist
Smiles 4 Kids: Children's Dentistry
02.2022 - Current
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
Education
Certificate - Sterile Processing Technician
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA12-2024
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA06-2022
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Tacoma06-2016
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Manual cleaning
- Assembling case carts
- Recording biologicals
- Sterile storage
Certification
- CRCST- Pending
- NBCOT
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Madigan Army Medical Center, MAMC
11.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Valley Medical Center
09.2024 - 10.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
Smiles 4 Kids: Children's Dentistry
02.2022 - Current
- CRCST- Pending
- NBCOT
Certificate - Sterile Processing Technician
Clover Park Technical College
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bates Technical College
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
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