Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Raina Kauhola

San Diego,CA

Summary

Entry-level sterile processing technician seeking to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills in sterile processing techniques, building on experience as an anesthesia technician to promote patient safety and optimize healthcare facility operations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Anesthesia Technician

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Honolulu, HI
06.2001 - 02.2021
  • Assisted with intubation and ventilation of patients throughout surgical procedures.
  • Prepared operating rooms by configuring monitors, ventilators, and IV pumps.
  • Troubleshot anesthesia delivery system issues to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Adhered to infection control standards while preparing operating rooms.
  • Ordered supplies for OR setup based on scheduled cases for optimal readiness.
  • Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments following established protocols.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on anesthesia machines and medical equipment.
  • Supported anesthesiologists in administering anesthesia and positioning patients.

Anesthesia Technician

Straub Clinic & Hospital
Honolulu, HI
05.1998 - 09.2001

Assisted with intubation and ventilation of patients throughout surgical procedures.

  • Prepared operating rooms by setting up essential equipment including monitors and ventilators.
  • Troubleshot anesthesia delivery system issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
  • Ordered supplies for operating room setup based on scheduled cases to ensure readiness.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control standards during room preparations.
  • Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments following established protocols.
  • Coordinated and set up necessary supplies and equipment for planned surgical procedures.
  • Calibrated pressure transducers and maintained sterile fields while assisting anesthesiologists.

Education

CRCST - Sterile Processing

SDSU Global Campus
San Diego
11.2024 - 08.2025

MSW - Social Work

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
05-2015

BSW - Social Work

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
05-2013

Certification - Anesthesia Technology

American Society of Anesthesia Tech & Technologist
Online
06-2004

Skills

  • Sterilization techniques
  • Instrument assembly
  • Safety and compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Record keeping
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management

Timeline

CRCST - Sterile Processing

SDSU Global Campus
11.2024 - 08.2025

Anesthesia Technician

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
06.2001 - 02.2021

Anesthesia Technician

Straub Clinic & Hospital
05.1998 - 09.2001

MSW - Social Work

University of Hawaii At Manoa

BSW - Social Work

University of Hawaii At Manoa

Certification - Anesthesia Technology

American Society of Anesthesia Tech & Technologist
Raina Kauhola