Noemi Gonzalez
Highland,CA
Summary
Professional in sterile processing with record of ensuring optimal sterilization practices and compliance with healthcare standards. Adept at leading teams to achieve high levels of efficiency and accuracy. Valued for reliability, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Corona Regional Hospital
Corona, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Supervised sterilization processes ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices in sterile processing techniques.
- Developed procedures to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce instrument turnaround time.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of sterilization effectiveness.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing supply levels of sterilization materials and tools.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of required instruments, resulting in reduced surgery delays.
- Oversaw workflow for sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Sterile Processing Technician
Westways Staffing Services – 365 Healthcare Staffing
Colton, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Proficiently operate all equipment necessary for the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment
- Prepared and labeled surgical instruments as needed.
- Assisted in arranging instrument sets and ensured availability of adequate supplies.
- Clean, disinfect, or sterilize scopes and other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
Sterile Processing Technician
Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, CA
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensured precise documentation of sterilization procedures and parameters to uphold safety standards.
- Sterilized surgical instruments as per established procedures and standards.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Performed thorough cleaning and sterilization of endoscopic instruments to ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintain operational efficiency.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, Ca
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate labeling and preparation of surgical instruments for optimal workflow in the operating room.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Ensured compliance with industry sterilization standards by meticulously cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment.
Safety Coordinator
Daylight Transport
Fontana, Ca
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Collect safety sensitive documents such as Registrations, COIs, Workers Comp.
- Ensure organization has system of internal control that adequately measure & manage regulations
- Collect and administer new applicant paperwork for new Independent Contractors
- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure adherence to regulations.
- Conducted periodic audits of safety initiatives in place, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate actions to maintain best practices.
Scheduler/ Customer Service
Lineage Logistics
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Schedule product to meet expectations of clients and the needs of the employing organization
- Coordinate special, last minute shipping request with the transportation departments (internal/external)
- Act as a liaison between the warehouse and the carriers in administration of shipping
- Maintained a good working relationship with customers by responding to all inquiries and complaints in an efficient manner
Compliance/ Dispatch
Team Campbell
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Work with management and staff to identify and manage regulatory risk
- Extensive administrative experience in various dispatching roles that require effective communication skills: Listening, multitasking, prioritization and problem solving
- Oversee the proves of transportation and ensure safe and timely movement of goods
Education
Health Program - Central Service Instrument Technician Program
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA05-2021
Skills
- Workflow optimization
- Decontamination procedures
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterilization techniques
- Assembling case carts
- Staff training
- Tray preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician, HSPA - 9/17/2021 - 9/30/2026
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Corona Regional Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Westways Staffing Services – 365 Healthcare Staffing
08.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Redlands Community Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2022
Safety Coordinator
Daylight Transport
01.2017 - 01.2021
Scheduler/ Customer Service
Lineage Logistics
01.2015 - 01.2017
Compliance/ Dispatch
Team Campbell
01.2014 - 01.2015
Health Program - Central Service Instrument Technician Program
Glendale Career College