Sandy Vásquez
Process Technician / Sterile Processing Technician
Rahway
Summary
Detail-oriented Process Technician with experience in sterile environments, tissue and cleanroom operations. Skilled in handling medical materials, following standard operating procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a background in industrial engineering and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Process Technician
MTF Biologics
02.2025 - Current
- Prepares necessary tissue and environmental samples for testing.
- Reads, comprehends, and adheres to all appropriate standard operating procedures.
- Work in a cleanroom environment (controlled environment)
- Gains technical and MTF tissue product knowledge through classroom and hands-on experience.
- Maintains a greater than 90% completion rate for LMS training.
- Prepares safe, quality tissue and maintains aseptic technique.
- Assists the processing team in activities related to semiannual and quarterly shutdowns.
- Wears appropriate attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Verifies the use of sterile supplies and equipment before use.
- Completes written documentation of processing activities accurately.
- Reads digital timers and measuring instrumentation accurately.
- Measures, labels, and packages all tissue according to SOPs.
- Conducts quality inspection reviews of all processed tissue and paperwork.
- Ensures waste is disposed of in appropriate biological hazardous waste containers.
- Processes one donor at a time and completes necessary cleaning and documentation.
- Cleans and sanitizes cleanroom and equipment using appropriate chemicals.
- Ensures supplies are used in a FIFO manner and are appropriately stocked.
- Performs quality and safety observations as assigned.
- Completes Learning & Development classes in the Service Excellence Certification Program.
- Works closely with support departments as necessary.
Sterile Processing Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
- Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
- Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
- Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
- Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
- Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
- Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
- Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
- Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.
- Endoscope Reprocessing.
Endoscope Reprocessing Technician
Manhattan Endoscopy Center
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Pre-clean flexible endoscopes and reusable accessories by following device manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU)
- Leak Testing for endoscopes that require leak testing, perform leak test using manufacturer's IFU after each use and prior to manual cleaning.
- Perform meticulous manual cleaning including brushing and flushing channels and ports consistent with manufacturer's IFU before performing high-level disinfection.
- After manual cleaning, visually inspect endoscope and its accessories.
- Disinfection or Sterilization.
- Storage after reprocessing is complete, store endoscopes and accessories in a manner that prevents recontamination, protects equipment from damage, and promotes drying.
- Competent in the effective reprocessing of:
- 1 - Fujifilm EG-EC 760 Series Flexible Scope
- 2 - Fujifilm EG-580UT Linear EUS
- 3 - Fujifilm EG-580UR Radial EUS
- 4- Pentax EC 3890 Series
- 5 - Pentax EG-29 Series
- 6 - Olympus Endoscope (Gastro and Colon)
Endoscope Reprocessing Tech
Avicenna Surgery Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Pre-clean flexible endoscopes and reusable accessories by following device manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU)
- Leak Testing for endoscopes that require leak testing, perform leak test using manufacturer's IFU after each use and prior to manual cleaning.
- Perform meticulous manual cleaning including brushing and flushing channels and ports consistent with manufacturer's IFU before performing high-level disinfection.
- After manual cleaning, visually inspect endoscope and its accessories.
- Disinfection or Sterilization.
- Storage after reprocessing is complete, store endoscopes and accessories in a manner that prevents recontamination, protects equipment from damage, and promotes drying.
- Competent in the effective reprocessing of:
- 1 - Fujifilm EG-EC 760 Series Flexible Scope
- 2 - Fujifilm EG-580UT Linear EUS
- 3 - Fujifilm EG-580UR Radial EUS
- 4- Pentax EC 3890 Series
- 5 - Pentax EG-29 Series
- 6 - Olympus Endoscope (Gastro and Colon)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University Tecnologica De Santiago (UTESA)
Dominican Republic. 05.2012 - 01.2017
No Degree -
LaGuardia Community College
05.2001 - 01.2022
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Cleanroom Protocols (ISO Class 5–8)
- Sample Handling & Labeling
- Allograft/Tissue Preparation
- Sterile Packaging
- Autoclave Operation
- Environmental Monitoring Awareness
- Personal protective equipment
- Bilingual
Certification
CRCST (Certifed Registered Central Service Tech), HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association)
Timeline
Process Technician
MTF Biologics
02.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
10.2022 - 02.2025
Endoscope Reprocessing Technician
Manhattan Endoscopy Center
02.2021 - 02.2023
Endoscope Reprocessing Tech
Avicenna Surgery Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University Tecnologica De Santiago (UTESA)
05.2012 - 01.2017
No Degree -
LaGuardia Community College
05.2001 - 01.2022
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