Sandra Otero
Beech Grove,Indiana
Summary
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. Can provide more work experience and references upon request.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
IU Health Methodist Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Specimen Assistant level 1
LabCorp
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Pulling various sample types from various condition types, packaging samples in various container types, sending samples to various lab areas for testing, reading shipping instructions, etc.
Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Answering phone calls in high call volume call center, scheduling patient for appointments and procedures, sending out prep instructions, verifying insurance information and demographics, etc.
Veterinary Assistant
Pet Wellness Clinic
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Answering phone calls, checking patients in and out, signing patients up on monthly payment programs, prepping patients for surgery, opening and closing clinic, etc.
Team lead/Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Checking patients in and out, signing up patients for monthly payment program, prepping patients for surgery, monitoring sales of all hospital items, trained new employees, ordered hospital and office supplies, disinfected and cleaned kennel and surgery areas, etc.
Customer Service Representative
Republic Services
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Answered high call volumes in call center setting, answered questions about billing, service, and pick up delays, routed drivers on missed pick-ups, etc.
Education
Veterinary Assistant Certificate - Veterinarian Assisting
Central Nine Career Center
Greenwood, IN04.2011
High School Diploma -
Beech Grove High School
Beech Grove, IN04.2011
Skills
- I have experience in various customer service jobs as well medical field jobs Able to work well in team environment and work well with little to no supervision I have experience cleaning things from surgical instruments to outside areas with pressure washers and with various chemicals and SDS sheets
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Prepare Surgical Trays
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
IU Health Methodist Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Specimen Assistant level 1
LabCorp
09.2021 - 08.2022
Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology
05.2021 - 09.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Pet Wellness Clinic
11.2020 - 05.2021
Team lead/Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2020
Customer Service Representative
Republic Services
08.2016 - 01.2018
Veterinary Assistant Certificate - Veterinarian Assisting
Central Nine Career Center
High School Diploma -
Beech Grove High School
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