Sonia Chavez
Glenwood Springs,CO
Summary
Customer-oriented certified sterile processing Technician with strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Vail Valley Surgery Center
11.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Glenwood Springs Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Sterile Processing Technician
Great Falls Medical center
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
Sterile Processing Technician
Great Falls Clinic Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
Sterile Processing Technician
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - 04.2020
Sterile Processing Technician
Northwest Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
Sterile Processing Technician
Gilbert Mercy
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded the results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Banner Thunderbird
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Delivered exemplary customer service and support by remaining poised in most stressful situations.
- Wrote scopes, requirements
- Cross-trained new employees by explaining rules, procedures and job responsibilities.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining job responsibilities and overseeing task prioritization.
- Checked store shelves and restocked products from inventory in back room.
- Provided onsite training.
Sterile Processing Technician
Oklahoma Medical Center
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
Sterile Processing Technician
University Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
Sterile Processing Technician
Vail Valley Medical Center
04.2007 - 05.2015
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Education
Deming High School
Deming, NMSkills
- Budgeting
- Training and presentations
- Inspection readiness
- Administering tests
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Records and test data auditing
- Process and procedure development
- Case cart assembly
- Guest service
- Diagnostic Testing
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Case Cart Assembly
- Attention to Detail
- Sterilizer Testing
- Documentation and Reporting
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Vail Valley Surgery Center
11.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Glenwood Springs Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Great Falls Medical center
05.2021 - 01.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - 04.2020
Sterile Processing Technician
Great Falls Clinic Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Northwest Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Sterile Processing Technician
Gilbert Mercy
10.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Banner Thunderbird
06.2018 - 09.2018
Sterile Processing Technician
Oklahoma Medical Center
06.2017 - 09.2017
Sterile Processing Technician
University Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
Sterile Processing Technician
Vail Valley Medical Center
04.2007 - 05.2015
Deming High School
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