Mary Jane Opao
Heber,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician experienced in sterilization procedures and infection control standards. Maintained sterile environments critical for patient safety and successfully organized medical equipment to meet health compliance. Contributed to enhanced patient care and operational efficiency through strong collaboration and workflow improvements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician III
Surgery Partners
Park City, Utah
11.2025 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected surgical instruments for Intermountain Healthcare’s sterile processing workflows.
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper assembly before sterilization.
- Loaded autoclaves, monitored sterilization cycles, and ensured compliance with hospital procedures.
- Wrapped, labeled, and prepared trays for operating room and clinical departments.
- Received and separated contaminated equipment in decontamination areas using safety protocols.
- Communicated with operating room staff to address missing sets and urgent instrument requests, facilitating timely surgical operations.
- Monitored and recorded instruments throughout sterile processing workflows to maintain accurate inventory and support operational readiness. through sterile processing systems and documented case cart requests.
- Maintained sterile storage areas and organized supplies for Intermountain Healthcare teams.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays using aseptic technique and established protocols.
Sterile Processing Technician III
Intermountain Healthcare
Park City, Utah
05.2021 - 03.2025
- Cleaned and disinfected surgical instruments for Intermountain Healthcare sterile processing workflows.
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper assembly before sterilization.
- Loaded autoclaves and monitored sterilization cycles using approved hospital procedures.
- Wrapped, labeled, and prepared trays for operating room and clinical departments.
- Received and separated contaminated equipment in decontamination areas using safety protocols.
- Tracked instruments through sterile processing systems and documented case cart requests.
- Communicated with operating room staff about missing sets and urgent instrument needs.
- Maintained sterile storage areas and organized supplies for Intermountain Healthcare teams.
- Ensured surgical trays were ready for use by systematically preparing them with all necessary components., instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisitioned.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Separated and categorized instrument sets that could not be used together to maintain safety and efficiency. of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Participated in quality assurance programs designed to identify areas needing improvement.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Submitted supply orders for medical equipment and materials needed for sterile processing. and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Updated departmental policies and procedures to comply with state regulations and accreditation bodies.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distribute equipment throughout the facility to maintain required levels.
- Inspected sterile supplies regularly to identify and remove any outdated materials from inventory. to detect outdated materials.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from the warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
- Installed and set up medical equipment with necessary hand tools.
Education
Silay Institute
Silay City, PhilippinesSkills
- Sterilization cycle monitoring
- Instrument sterilization
- Sterilization procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Biological testing
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
- Instrument inspection
- Instrument decontamination
- Manual cleaning
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Equipment monitoring
- Sterile storage management
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Instrumentation knowledge
- Compliance standards knowledge
- Regulatory compliance
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness
- Recording biologicals
- Tray assembly
- Instrument assembly
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Time management
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Team communication
- Attention to detail
- Instrument sterilization
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician III
Surgery Partners
11.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician III
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2021 - 03.2025
Silay Institute