Marcela Barrios
Miami,FL
Summary
Experienced in decontaminating, sterilizing, and testing medical instruments to ensure their safety and effectiveness. Methodical and professional with strong multitasking skills, I bring an organized approach to all tasks. Thrive in collaborative environments as a friendly and positive team player, with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterilization Technician
Doctors Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Received deliveries to stock supply closet and manage inventory of dental products and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Performed thorough inspections of instruments for damage or contamination before releasing them for use in surgical procedures.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
- Ensured sterilization quality by meticulously following standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- Reduced risks of infection by consistently maintaining a clean and sterile work environment.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, minimizing shortages and overstock situations in the department.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow team members to ensure efficient completion of daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing and prioritizing items for processing based on urgency and departmental needs.
- Maintained records on sterilizing procedures and parameters using [Software].
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Operated a variety of advanced sterilization equipment proficiently, ensuring optimal outcomes each time.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- 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.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Sterilization Technician
Memorial Hospital MiramarI
11.2019 - Current
- Monitored surgery schedules daily, identifying potential needs for cases.
- Maintained detailed records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance and supplies.
- Assembled, documented and packaged instrumentation and sets according to individual department protocols.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment following policy procedures, industry standards and manufacturer instructions for use.
- Assisted with teaching appropriate sterilization techniques to new hires and worked in float capacity for other staff members.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Received deliveries to stock supply closet and manage inventory of dental products and equipment.
- Performed thorough inspections of instruments for damage or contamination before releasing them for use in surgical procedures.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
- Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments and surfaces, using American Dental Association protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Sterile Processing Technology
STERILE PROCESSING CAREER INSTITUTE
10.2019
High School Diploma -
SANTA MARIA
12.1984
Skills
- Equipment Testing
- Assembling Packages
- Preventive Maintenance
- Case Cart Assembly
- Decontamination Procedures
- Supply Management
- Diagnostic Testing
- Sterilization Procedures
- Inventory Rotation
- Processing Instruments
- Instrument Sterilization
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Instrument decontamination
- Personal protective equipment
- Infection control expertise
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Quality assurance procedures
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterile storage management
- Dry heat sterilization
- Standard precautions adherence
- Manual cleaning techniques
- Steam autoclave operation
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Recording biologicals
- Instrument sterilization
- Inventory rotation
- Tray preparation
- Assembly and packaging
- Processing instruments
- Surgical kit assembly
- Excellent communication
- Flexible schedule
Sterilizer testing
Education and Training
other,other
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM).
Timeline
Sterilization Technician
Doctors Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Sterilization Technician
Memorial Hospital MiramarI
11.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
SANTA MARIA
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM).
Associate of Science - Sterile Processing Technology
STERILE PROCESSING CAREER INSTITUTE
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