Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintained and established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards
• Adhered to best practices and standards (The Joint Commission, AAMI, IAHCSMM), along with tray accuracy, timeliness and delivery to surgical areas
• Led the SPD team in decontamination, preparation and sterilization and delivery of instrument trays to surgical suites, in an efficient, compliant and timely manner to the Operating Rooms
• Decontaminated instrument sets per manufacturer’s IFU, processing them through ultrasonic machine, automated instrument washers on different cycles per IFU per the type of sets
• Assembled various Orthopedic, Cardiac, Vascular, General, Power, Oral, ENT, DaVinci and loaner instrument sets, while inspecting for cleanliness, proper function, breakage and sterility packaging
• Sterilized instrument sets and heat sealing peel packs per manufacturer’s IFU both HIVAC / Steam and Sterrad (100NX, NX, 100S) while monitoring, incubating Biological Indicators and documenting parameters and results for these processes
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Proficient with the One Tray Immediate Use Steam Sterilization process
• As a Core Technician, I liaised directly with the Operating Rooms, ensuring all equipment required or substitute during procedures was available
• Assembled and completed case carts for scheduled and emergency procedures per the preference card
• Worked closely with the Quality Assurance Manager to track and generate quality assurance reports for Infection Prevention and Improvement efforts focused on patient safety and efficiencies
• Maintained inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas
• Verified equipment functionality, prepared requisition for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removal of defective equipment from the department
• Proficient in SPM, ReadySet Surgical, APEP and EPIC
• Assisted in training co-workers in decontamination, sterilization, processing of clinics and loaners.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled and sterilized different surgical trays as I had been trained
• Trained new registry employees on the department’s procedures through decontamination to sterilization as per the UCSF hospital policy.
• Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by ensuring the consistent provision of high-quality, sterile medical equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.
• Assisted patients with medication reminders while following through with their plan for care.
• Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
• Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
• Maintained accurate records of patient progress through detailed documentation of care provided during each shift.
• Cleaned and prepared operating rooms pre and post surgery
• Clinical rotation, assembling instrumentation, sterilization
• Assisted as an Operating room runner, retrieving instruments and supplies during surgery
• Maintained the inventory of supplies, stocking of the treatment and operating rooms
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Mentored new intern in the department as needed.