Salvador Guerra-Pena
Reseda,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 18+ years of related experience. 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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Specialty Surgical Center
Westlake Village, CA
01.2007 - 03.2020
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- 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 next procedure.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys, CA
03.2004 - 04.2007
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Education
Certification - Central Sterile Technician
UCLA
LOS ANEGELESSkills
- Daily Workflows
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Active Listening
- Decontamination Procedures
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Supply and Instrument Ordering
- Sterilizer Testing
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Parts Replacement
- Orthopedic Surgery
- OSHA Guidelines
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control Procedures
- Total Joint Replacements
- Monthly Inventory
- Creative Thinking
- Safety Improvements
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Procedure Assessments
- Reading Comprehension
- Invasive Procedures
- Endoscope Cleaning
- Steam Sterilization
- Sterilization Procedures
- Inventory Management Procedures
- Wrapping Procedures
- Preservation Methods
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Specialty Surgical Center
01.2007 - 03.2020
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
03.2004 - 04.2007
Certification - Central Sterile Technician
UCLA
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