NESDY VEGA
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude. Experienced in assembling trays, carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations. Well-versed in preparing carts and picking instruments and supplies for surgeries. Conducts tests and documenting results, ordering, and replenishing supplies and updating permanent records.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
SURGICAL ELITE OF AVONDALE
Avondale, AZ
05.2023 - Current
- In charge of managing the Sterile Processing Department.
- In charge of instrumentation for 4 operating rooms.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Participated in quality assurance programs designed to identify areas needing improvement.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN / COMPUTER MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
U.S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITAL
Arizona
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Generate reports through Censitrac that analyze our container and loaner usage, equipment test results, user production and load results conducting internal audits of all records
- Manage the Censitrac software system database to maintain a record of all procedures and equipment maintenance to the VISN and NPOSP standards, always keeping the department inspection ready while providing a safe and secure environment for employees and patients
- Commissioning and auditing instrumentation for internal uploads and censitrac server storage following manufacturer's instructions for sterilization parameters, catalog number and description
- Provided authoritative instruction and assistance on how to manage Censitrac software as well as proper procedures in cleaning and sterilizing instruments
- Informing coworkers and employees in the safety standards and policies of the hospital and sterile processing service department
- Chemical etching of instrumentation
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
BANNER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY CENTER
Phoenix, USA
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Cleaned, washed, assembled, and sterilized trays for use
- Assist with Level one trauma turnovers quickly and efficiently for 24 Operating rooms
- Restocked 24 operating rooms
- Experienced with multiple specialties
- Changed autoclave charts daily and input information in system dating and initialing each load
- Experienced in Decontamination and the use of the washers and ultrasonic
- Know the proper way to decontaminate surgical drills, and orthopedic trays, general, cardiovascular, neuro, Ent and more
- Hand washed items with detail
- Properly know how to use the medivator and endo bath
- Leak testing and Disinfection of multiple specialties of scopes
- Picking case carts for next day or emergency cases
- Assembled Stryker trays
- Proper use of PPE and gowning
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
PINNACLE PEAK TECHNOLOGIES
Phoenix, USA
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Recorded biologicals and test results
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
- Ordered and restocked supplies for Decontamination and surgical areas
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for the next procedure
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Oversee daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and always wore mask or face shield
Education
CRCST CERTIFIED -
HEALTHCARE STERILE PROCESSING ASSOCIATION (HSPA)
09.2023
STERILE PROCESSING CERTIFICATE -
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
PHOENIX, AZ02.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES - RIO SALADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AVONDALE, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Assembling Packages
- Direct Care Staff Support
- Purging and Flushing
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Flexible Endoscope Reprocess
- Hand and Power Tools
- Equipment Disinfection
- Expiry Date Verification
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- G-surg understanding
- Autoclave and ETO
- Manual clean
- Tray loading
- Endo bath knowledge
- Load documentation
- Peel pack/ heat sealing
- Case picking
- Sterilizing linen
- Chemical etching
- Computerized Tracking
- Decontamination and Sanitation Case Cart Assembly
- Diagnostic Testing
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- PPE Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Operation Monitoring
- Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation
- Supply and Instrument Ordering
- Inventory
- Record keeping
- Sterilizer Testing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Documentation and Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Pulling Case Carts
- Delivering Equipment
- Decontamination Procedures
- Recording Test Results
- Sterilization Procedures
- Case cart assembly
- Computerized tracking
- Sterilization procedures
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Ordering Supplies
- Chemical Handling
Languages
Bilingual - English/Spanish
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
SURGICAL ELITE OF AVONDALE
05.2023 - Current
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN / COMPUTER MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
U.S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITAL
10.2022 - 02.2023
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
BANNER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY CENTER
09.2021 - 10.2022
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
PINNACLE PEAK TECHNOLOGIES
04.2020 - 02.2022
CRCST CERTIFIED -
HEALTHCARE STERILE PROCESSING ASSOCIATION (HSPA)
STERILE PROCESSING CERTIFICATE -
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES - RIO SALADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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