Satori Ibarra
Montgomery
Summary
Certified sterile processing technician with extensive experience in high-volume healthcare settings. Maintains compliance with AAMI, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards, ensuring patient safety through meticulous decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments. Collaborates effectively with surgical teams to anticipate instrument needs, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
CONROE SURGERY CENTER
Conroe
07.2025 - Current
- Decontaminated and sterilized surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies according to established protocols
- Assembled instrument trays and sets with attention to detail, ensuring readiness for surgical procedures
- Operated and maintained autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and other sterilization equipment in compliance with safety guidelines
- Inspected instruments for damage or defects, promptly reporting any issues to the supervisor for repair or replacement
- Collaborated with surgical team to anticipate instrument needs during procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency
- Followed strict infection control practices at all times to prevent cross-contamination and ensure patient safety
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes for each item using electronic tracking systems, supporting compliance and safety
- Managed inventory of sterile supplies by monitoring stock levels and initiating orders.
Sterile Processing Technician
River Oaks Endoscopy
Conroe
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintained sterilization equipment for optimal performance and reliability
- Processed Olympus endoscopes to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Documented inventory and repairs for scopes to support efficient operations
- Reviewed printouts for accuracy
- Check and receive inventory
Sterile Processing Technician
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER
Austin
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair or replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.
- Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
- Corrected instrument sets per current standards and established count sheets to ensure compliance and readiness for surgical procedures.
- Open instrument sets for doctors during surgery while maintaining sterility
- Conducted quality assurance audits of peers to maintain high standards of sterile processing and enhance team compliance.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely availability of supplies for surgical cases, supporting uninterrupted operations.
Sterilization Technician/Veterinary Assistant
Colorado Canine Orthopedics
Colorado Springs
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Safely use autoclave and Ethylene Oxide to properly sterilize tools and instruments
- Properly maintain sterilization machines
- Assist surgeons when they need an instrument to be flash sterilized during a surgery
- Organized surgery packs for efficient access and streamlined surgical workflow
- Studied instruments for various surgeries and identified suitable replacements.
- Assisted in diagnosing and resolving issues with surgical tools to ensure optimal functioning.
- Take inventory in surgery rooms and restock when necessary
- Organize and label all tools and instruments in the pack room
- This is a position in a veterinary orthopedic hospital that conducts many surgeries each day.
Content Review Associate
Accenture
Remote
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained and updated music asset database using internal data management tools to ensure accurate and accessible information
- Organized and entered data into custom rights management system to support rights tracking and management processes
- Researched composition publishing information through domestic and international rights society websites to verify and secure copyright details
Veterinary Technician Assistant ER/Neurology
Pathway Vet Alliance
Round Rock
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Documented and updated treatment plans while discussing details with pet owners to ensure understanding and compliance
- Examining animals and interviewing pet owners to help technicians and doctors structure a care plan
- Took vital signs, collected samples, administered vaccines and medications, and bandaged wounds to support comprehensive animal care
- Maintained sterility of instruments to support safe surgical procedures.
- Assisted with surgical operations by assembling instruments, sterilizing the surgical site, and restraining animals.
- Maintaining an overall sterile environment and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations
- Ensuring animals are kept in good living conditions, with clean cage and adequate food and water
- Organized patient schedules and appointments to enhance workflow and ensure timely treatment
- Navigating through multiple softwares and reaching out to multiple hospitals to investigate health history for all patients to ensure diagnosis
Assistant Manager/ Third Keyholder
Hollywood Feed
Austin
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Assisted in managing pet retail store with a focus on customer service, sales, and point of sale transactions.
- Trained new employees on customer interactions, register operations, and product knowledge.
- Oversaw store communications and coordinated employee responsibilities.
- Executed social media marketing strategies to engage customers effectively.
- Coordinate local marketing events
- Manage paperwork on inventory and weekly supply orders
- Filed discrepancies and correct billing
- Trained in dog and cat nutrition
- Learned to market and make sales
Education
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
San Benito, TX06-2012
Skills
- Sterrad system
- Biological testing
- Decontamination processes
- Sterility assurance
- Aseptic technique
- Wrapping and containerizing
- Peel packing
- Case cart preparation
- Reading autoclave printouts
- Infection control
- Stock management
- Supervisory experience
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Medical terminology
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CRCST
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
CONROE SURGERY CENTER
07.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
River Oaks Endoscopy
12.2024 - 07.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER
12.2022 - 12.2024
Sterilization Technician/Veterinary Assistant
Colorado Canine Orthopedics
01.2022 - 12.2022
Content Review Associate
Accenture
09.2021 - 01.2022
Veterinary Technician Assistant ER/Neurology
Pathway Vet Alliance
12.2020 - 09.2021
Assistant Manager/ Third Keyholder
Hollywood Feed
09.2016 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School