Mario alvarez
Garland,TX
Summary
Attentive Sterile Processing Technician with 13 years of experience in healthcare. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Texas Health
Southlake, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the sterile processing department, including staffing, scheduling and inventory management.
- Supervised a team of 5 sterile processing technicians to ensure quality standards were met in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure all equipment was sterilized correctly and maintained up-to-date records of processed items.
- Developed training materials for staff on proper handling techniques for medical instruments.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols by monitoring hazardous waste disposal processes and storage areas.
- Performed periodic maintenance checks on autoclaves and other sterilization equipment used in the facility.
- Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in the department such as cleaning agents, gloves, masks.
- Reviewed work orders from surgery teams requesting specific instruments and ensured timely delivery of those items.
- Coordinated repairs for malfunctioning autoclaves or other sterilization equipment when needed.
- Maintained a positive working environment by addressing issues promptly between staff members or customers.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding cleanliness or availability of requested instruments in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with other departments within the hospital system to ensure smooth workflow between departments.
- Facilitated communication between clinical staff members regarding instrument availability or repair status.
STERILE PROCESSING LEAD TECHNICIAN
Texas Health
Southlake, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Works with Education to identify developmental training opportunities for employees and supports the delivery of education and training as required.
- Responsible for partnering with leader to address and resolve employee concerns timely and drive employee engagement activities.
- Meets direct with OR STAFF to provide feedback.
- Manages workflow and maintains staffing work schedule, including evenings and holidays, to ensure on time delivery to Customer
- Provides supervision and leadership of Sterile Processing Department at assigned facility and shift.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Methodist southlake Medical Center
Southlake, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Nueterra Healthcare LLC
Southlake , TX
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Sterilized surgical instruments accordance with infection control policies.
- Recorded the results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Delivered surgical trays to customer locations.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
forest park southlake hospital
Southlake, TX
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Sterilized surgical instruments in accordance with infection control policies.
- Recorded the results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Cleaned and wash surgical instruments.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
baylor university medical center at dallas
Dallas, TX
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Recorded the results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
Education
CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE LEADER -
HSPA
Dallas, TX05-2024
CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST
HSPA
01.2023
Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Certified Sterile Processing
IAHCSMM
Dallas03.2010
GED -
Richalnd Community College
Dallas, TX03.2009
Skills
- Decontamination and disinfection
- Diagnostic testing
- Computerized tracking
- Surgical trays assembly
- Delivering trays
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterilization procedures
- Processing instruments
- Recording test results
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Texas Health
07.2024 - Current
STERILE PROCESSING LEAD TECHNICIAN
Texas Health
02.2023 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Methodist southlake Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Nueterra Healthcare LLC
01.2016 - 12.2020
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
forest park southlake hospital
08.2013 - 01.2016
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
baylor university medical center at dallas
01.2009 - 01.2013
CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE LEADER -
HSPA
CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST
HSPA
Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Certified Sterile Processing
IAHCSMM
GED -
Richalnd Community College
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