Samara A. Lopez Sanchez
Neptune,USA
Summary
Attentive, sterile processing technician with several years of experience in a healthcare setting. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Methodical professional with an organized approach and good multitasking skills. Experienced in decontaminating, sterilizing and testing medical instruments. Friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, USA
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments and case carts for daily OR use.
- Operated autoclaves, low-temp sterilizers, and ultrasonic cleaners.
- Maintained compliance with AAMI, OSHA, and hospital protocols.
- Used tracking systems to ensure instrument traceability.
Sterile Processing Technician apprentice
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune City, New Jersey
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
Food & Nutrition Associate
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, USA
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Delivered meals per dietary orders and patient needs.
- Maintained sanitation standards and collaborated with nursing staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Neptune High School
Neptune, NJ06-2015
Skills
- Surgical instrument sterilization
- Equipment operation
- Compliance maintenance
- Instrument traceability
- Decontamination procedures
- Medical equipment handling
Certification
- HSPA Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
02.2025 - 07.2025
Sterile Processing Technician apprentice
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
10.2024 - 02.2025
Food & Nutrition Associate
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
03.2023 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Neptune High School
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