To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sterile Processing Technician
Adventist Health Tulare
12.2022 - Current
Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
Recorded biologicals and test results.
Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
Sterile Processing Technician
Sierra View Medical Center
02.2022 - 12.2022
Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Established constructive relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of supplies necessary for daily operations.
Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Attended to outside facilities, processed Endourology, flexible endoscopes, and podiatry instruments.
Ensured crash carts and I.V pumps are stocked in each floor.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Sterile Processing Technician
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2022
Department specialized in delivering services to Labor & Delivery, Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Open Heart, Emergency Department, Intensive Care unit, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, and Surgery.
Provided each department with supplies and restocked C-Lockers on each floor as needed.
Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
Associate of Science -
Collage of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
06.2021
GED -
Redwood High School
Visalia, CA
06.2013
Skills
Operation Monitoring
High-Level Disinfection
Microbiology Knowledge
Equipment Preparation
Recording biologicals
Sterilization procedures
Instrument Sterilization
Case cart assembly
Decontaminating surgical instruments
Instrument Decontamination
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Manual Cleaning
Self-Directed
Equipment testing
Sterile Storage
Inventory Recordkeeping
Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation
Steam Autoclaves Operation
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
proven ability to work quickly and adapt to new situations
Certification
SPT Certified
BLS Training - 2022
Timeline
Senior Sterile Processing Technician
Adventist Health Tulare
12.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Sierra View Medical Center
02.2022 - 12.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2022
Associate of Science -
Collage of The Sequoias
GED -
Redwood High School
SPT Certified
BLS Training - 2022
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