Sharon Santoro
Bayville,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Endoscopy Technician and sterile processing professional. Instrument sterilization, and infection control. Skilled in assisting physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, scope reprocessing and maintaining compliance with AORN, CDC, and Joint Commission standards. Recognized for ensuring patient safety, equipment reliability and efficient clinical workflow
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
RWJ monmouth medical center southern campus
Lakewood, NJ
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared endoscopic equipment for procedures and ensured proper sterilization.
- Assisted physicians during endoscopic procedures and maintained a sterile environment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and provided comfort throughout the procedure.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Perform high level disinfection and sterilization of flexible and rigid
Sterile Processing Technician
Jersey Shore Medical Center
Neptune City, New Jersey
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclave and chemical methods.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Inspected and tested sterilization processes to ensure compliance with standards.
- Documented sterilization processes and adhered to safety protocols consistently.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
Endoscopy Technician
Gastroenterologists of Ocean County
Toms River, New Jersey
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared endoscopic equipment for procedures and ensured proper sterilization.
- Assisted physicians during endoscopic procedures and maintained a sterile environment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and provided comfort throughout the procedure.
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
Education
BLS - Basic Life Support BLS
RWJBARNABAS
04.2025 - 04.2025
Sterile Processing Tech Program - Registered CRCST
Jersey City Medical
01.2022 - 03.2022
Lacey High School
Lanoka Harbor , NJSkills
- Endoscope reprocessing and leak testing
- High level disinfection (HLD)
- Sterilization techniques (Steam,ETO, Sterrad,etc)
- Equipment inspection & maintenance
- Infection prevention & control standards
- Documentation & tracking systems( SPM & epic )
- Inventory & workflow management
- Operating room support
- Strong teamwork and
Timeline
BLS - Basic Life Support BLS
RWJBARNABAS
04.2025 - 04.2025
Endoscopy Technician
RWJ monmouth medical center southern campus
01.2025 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Gastroenterologists of Ocean County
10.2023 - 08.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Jersey Shore Medical Center
04.2022 - 01.2025
Sterile Processing Tech Program - Registered CRCST
Jersey City Medical
01.2022 - 03.2022
Lacey High School