REBECA ALVARADO
Modesto,CA
Summary
Certified Sterile Processing Technician with solid background in decontamination, assembly, inspection and sterilization of surgical instruments. Possess strong knowledge of infection control standards and regulations. Skilled at maintaining accurate records for tracking purposes, ensuring all tools are accounted for and properly functioning. Contributed to improved patient safety by adhering to strict sterilization protocols in previous roles.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Lodi, CA
07.2026 - 09.2026
- - Prepared sterile instrument sets for daily surgical schedules.
- - Inspected trays for cleanliness, damage, and missing instruments to ensure surgical readiness.
- - Cleaned equipment using autoclaves and low-temperature sterilizers.
- Operated autoclave machine to cleanse surgical tools using high-pressure steam sterilizers.
- - Separated contaminated instruments and prepared items for the decontamination process
- Decontaminated surgical instruments in hospital processing areas to ensure safety and compliance. in hospital processing areas.
- Facilitated preparation of new sterile sets by counting, organizing, and wrapping items for efficient surgical workflows.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Managed stock of sterile supplies for Adventist Health Lodi Memorial clinical units to maintain operational effectiveness.
Health and Safety Coordinator • First Aid Technician • Safety Controls
Technology Health and Safety Coordinator
09.2020 - Current
- Conducted First Aid injury follow-ups, scheduled treatments for employees, and provided immediate care for injuries
- Assisted with CPR/BLS training classes to equip employees with essential life-saving skills and knowledge
- Conducted safety site walks to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Updated and maintained safety communication boards to ensure employees had access to current safety information
- Maintained lockout tagout procedure binders to ensure proper safety protocols were documented and accessible
- Newsletter to promote health initiatives and raise awareness among employees
- Led stretch classes for employees to enhance flexibility and reduce the risk of work-related injuries
Education
Sterile Processing and Distribution: Endoscope Reprocessing
Altamont Healthcare
Stockton, CA10-2024
Skills
- Sterile processing
- Instrument decontamination
- Autoclave operation
- Biological recording
- Sterile packaging
- Manual cleaning
- Tray preparation
- Assembly and packaging
- Supply stocking
- Workflow optimization
- Instrument knowledge
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness
- Infection control training
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
Title: STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Certification
Sterile Processing and Distribution Certification, CPR/BLS Certification, Industrial OSHA 30 Certification
LANGUAGES
Spanish, Conversational
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
07.2026 - 09.2026
Health and Safety Coordinator • First Aid Technician • Safety Controls
Technology Health and Safety Coordinator
09.2020 - Current
Sterile Processing and Distribution: Endoscope Reprocessing
Altamont Healthcare