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MEGAN RODRIGUEZ

Gresham,OR

Summary

Dynamic Certified Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, excelling in sterilization and infection control. Proven ability to train staff and optimize surgical workflows, ensuring operational readiness. Skilled in clinical assembly and materials management, with a strong commitment to patient care and safety in high-pressure environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Sterile Processing Technician 2

Kaiser Permanente
Clackamas, OR
02.2016 - Current
  • Executed sterilization processes for instruments, implants, and scopes to uphold hygiene standards.
  • Performed clinical assembly of instrument trays according to surgical requirements.
  • Compiled daily lists of necessary items to ensure readiness for surgeries.
  • Trained new staff on sterile processing techniques and safety protocols.
  • Arranged supplies and equipment based on surgeons' specified preferences for optimal workflow.
  • Utilized steam and chemical methods for effective sterilization of surgical instruments.
  • Adhered to infection control standards in all sterile processing activities.
  • Responded promptly to requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures when additional sterile supplies were needed.
  • Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.

SPD Technician 2

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
Portland, OR
02.2015 - 11.2015
  • Inspected and distributed sterile surgical instruments to ensure operational readiness.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies and ensured proper storage conditions.
  • Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
  • Served as a point-of-contact between vendors providing services related to the use of SPD Equipment.
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.

New Born Infant Hearing Screener

Pediatrix Medical Group Inc.
Vancouver, WA
02.2011 - 08.2011
  • Positioned and swaddled infants for examinations.
  • Communicated procedures to families, detailing findings clearly.
  • Executed hearing exams on newborns in birthing center and NICU.
  • Documented results accurately in program system.
  • Referred infants to audiologists based on exam results as needed.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Citrus College
Glendora, CA
05.2005

Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology

CNI College
Orange, CA

Skills

  • Clinical patient care
  • Labor and delivery services
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Materials management
  • Certified sterile processing
  • Sterilization and infection control
  • Clinical assembly
  • Endoscope reprocessing
  • Flexible endoscope reprocessing
  • Infection control

Phone

cell, 626-384-6273

Timeline

Certified Sterile Processing Technician 2

Kaiser Permanente
02.2016 - Current

SPD Technician 2

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
02.2015 - 11.2015

New Born Infant Hearing Screener

Pediatrix Medical Group Inc.
02.2011 - 08.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Citrus College

Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology

CNI College