Melissa Domingos
Arlington,WA
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with expertise in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments at Providence Regional Medical Center. Proven ability to maintain compliance with health regulations while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Committed to ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and instrument readiness for surgical procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Regional Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established protocols.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality before they are returned to service.
- Maintain accurate inventory records of sterile supplies and equipment.
- Assist in the organization and management of sterile storage areas.
- Follow aseptic techniques to prevent contamination during processing.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments for surgeries and procedures.
- Participate in ongoing education and training regarding best practices in sterile processing.
- Proficient in aseptic technique to maintain a sterile environment.
- Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology knowledge relevant to surgical procedures.
- Familiarity with medical terminology used in a clinical setting.
- Experience in Sterile processing methods and protocols.
- Competent in inventory management practices for tracking supplies effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Support Enforcement Technicians
Washington Division of Child Support
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Provides technical assistance to Support Enforcement Officers 1-3, attorneys, contracts staff, and other specialized teams within the Division of Child Support (DCS);
- Assists with preparations for hearings as part of the Virtual Legal Office; prepares exhibit packets for hearings and/or intergovernmental referrals, including the redaction of personal information using specialized software;
- Serves as the initial contact for customers requesting services over the phone and in-person;
- Educates applicants and service recipients on governing policies and procedures, evaluates their needs, and directs them to appropriate resources; explains pertinent department policies, procedures, and provisions of laws, to applicants and service recipients;
- Performs all facets of payment processing and distribution;
- Maintains accurate handling and safe keeping of all negotiable items within a secured environment; performs research to troubleshoot issues and uses independent judgment regarding unidentified payments and the appropriate application of funds, including the manual application of funds to cases as needed; receipts and/or processes payments of various types including, but not limited to: child support payments, Internal Revenue Service, tribal entities, vendor recovery, estate recovery, and food assistance overpayments;
- Coordinates parentage and paternity actions with prosecuting attorneys, which may include organizing genetic testing and billing documents;
- Conducts initial paternity and locate interviews utilizing the telephone and in-person contact; accesses and navigates multiple databases to obtain client information;
- Analyzes paternity affidavits from other states, tribes, international jurisdictions and their laws to determine whether the affidavits are legally binding in Washington State;
- Reviews administrative and Superior Court orders to determine appropriate data for case setup;
- Acts as Court Clerk Liaison, working with Washington State county courts to ensure orders are received and processed according to federal guidelines; utilizes information to accurately code, setup, and assign child support cases to Child Support Specialists;
- Accesses restricted, confidential and/or sensitive information from multiple databases and tools to ascertain information for use in the establishment of child support cases, determination of debt, and collection of child support;
- Enters case data accurately into the Division of Child Support’s electronic case management system, and routinely cross-references case information from multiple sources to ensure data integrity;
- Performs process service of legal documents to appropriate parties, prepares legal documents for certified mailings, and completes all necessary documentation regarding service for use in legal proceedings;
- Regularly operates multiple financial and document management systems;
- Assists Support Enforcement Officers with locating individuals and assets by utilizing professional skip tracing methods including conducting interviews; electronically accessing multiple databases with varying levels of confidentiality and sensitivity; initiating correspondence with other agencies, employers, other jurisdictions, and persons; and by controlling and initiating electronic locate systems within and across state lines;
Office Assistant III
Department of Corrections Washington State
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Provides direct clerical/secretarial support to the Administrative Assistant 3 Reentry Systems Managers and Reentry Systems Staff.
- Tasks include: OnBase scanning of documents placing them in the proper location and using proper scancodes Supply/Procurement purchase request Updating team documents in SharePoint
- Updating team documents in the TEAMS file
- Assist the Administrative Assistant 3 Purchase Card monthly reconciliation and capturing all documents required Supports Office Operations Tasks include: Supply orders using proper procurement processes/procedures
- Help with managing and ordering fleet vehicles and items for the vehicles Main point of contact for the mileage reports on all vehicles Print forms as needed Complete Orientation reentry envelopes Complete filling essential need backpacks Other duties as needed or assigned Tasks include: Duties that are needed to support the Reentry Navigator Unit and Department Mission
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections Washington
11.2023 - 06.2024
- In an adult correctional facility, Correctional Officers provide safety and security, and assist in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of incarcerated individuals. This includes maintaining security of the institution and controlling movement into, out of and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures.
- Correctional Officers are expected to be a positive role model and work with the incarcerated individuals to help them become productive members of society from the day they arrive under supervision.
- Correctional Officers use interpersonal skills and effective communication skills to correct and counteract criminal thinking while maintaining safe confinement environments for the individuals to pursue a successful re-entry into communities I possess creative thinking, self-confidence, strong role-modeling.
Operating Room Assistant/Sterile Processing Technician
Gateway Surgical Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Handles large deliveries and boxes, shelves the supplies and records appropriately into the electronic inventory.
- Keeps distribution center and storage organized.
- Replenishes supplies by stocking the operating room, completes ordering of surgical unit.
- Takes medical stock inventory and communicates supply shortages to Nurse Manager.
- Prepares the operating facility and cleans the room and instruments after each procedure.
- Disposes of contaminated and disposable items, per OSHA guidelines.
- Makes sure all appropriate surgical instruments are ready for the surgeon.
- Ensures proper sterilization techniques per OSHA standards are used for instrument trays.
- Maintain knowledge of asepsis, proper decontamination, and use of personal protective equipment in decontamination area.
- Maintain knowledge of Sterilization criteria and principles. Maintain Central Service equipment.
- Keeps supply room and operating room extremely neat and well stocked.
- Completes terminal OR cleaning weekly, and deep cleaning monthly.
- Does appropriate cleaning maintenance for autoclaves.
- Documents OR temperature, humidity on surgery days.
- Documents temperatures on surgery days.
- Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
- Attends all regular meetings.
- Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Office Manager, Nurse Manager and Surgical Technician.
- Assist Physiatry with Epidural steroid injection, never root block, facet joint block, sacroiliac joint injection, radio frequency ablation.
Medical Assistant
Cell Staff
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Test Correctional Facility entrants for flu-like (Covid-19) symptoms - operating a Medical Infrared Thermometer (non-contact) to test temperatures.
- Testing of inmates for Covid-19, taking full set of vitals and temperatures of asymptomatic Covid-19 positive inmates, and entering inmate’s results into respective EMR medical charts.
- Weekly testing of Correction Officers and staff at the facilities. Effectively order, collect, log and ship lab specimens for outside lab
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Medical Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Agency
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Rooms patients, accurately collect and records patients’ history, perform point of care testing such as hearing and sight testing, rapid strep testing, administering vaccines and the Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic.
- Effectively order, collect, log and ship lab specimens for outside lab.
- Prepares treatment room, stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, cleaning and sterilizing of surgical instruments, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Addresses patients with a compassionate, friendly and caring attitude. Preparing the schedule for upcoming days, HIPAA Compliance, communicate with providers and other staff members.
Medical Assistant
Community Health Resources
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Assist Psychiatrist or APRN (Prescriber) to prepare clients (Inmates) for their appointments, such as taking Blood Pressure, obtain weight, measure height and record all information in the medical record.
- Monitor by observation clients who have received medication to ensure adherence and prevent diversion.
- Assist Prescriber in submitting, routing and ensuring completion of lab work as ordered.
- Collect primarily Oral Swab samples, document, package, and otherwise prepare samples for laboratory submission.
- Collect, enter, and organize data for monitoring program compliance and clinical interventions.
- Collaborate with members of the treatment team, Addiction Services, and other Correction staff.
- Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues and document interventions using CHR quality and timeliness standards.
- Adhere to professional boundaries required in the treatment and correctional setting with staff and inmates.
- Attend and participate actively in assigned team and staff meetings.
- Consult with other team members, e.g., therapists, M.D., when appropriate.
- Participate actively in maintaining a safe and positive environment, including exceptional customer service communications, empathy and support, and TAG values defined above.
- Coordinate receipt of external documents to complete record and prepare medical records for transfer to receiving agencies upon release of client to community providers.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Keep abreast of current ideas, theories and research regarding treatment of individuals with Substance Use Disorders, particularly medication for OUD.
- Participate in agency trainings.
- Perform other duties within scope of practice as assigned.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Salter College
Chicopee, MA12-2012
Graphic Design
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05-2003
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Providence Regional Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Support Enforcement Technicians
Washington Division of Child Support
08.2024 - 11.2024
Office Assistant III
Department of Corrections Washington State
06.2024 - 11.2024
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections Washington
11.2023 - 06.2024
Operating Room Assistant/Sterile Processing Technician
Gateway Surgical Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Agency
12.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant
Community Health Resources
02.2021 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
Cell Staff
03.2020 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Salter College
Graphic Design
Springfield Technical Community College
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