Stephanie Hernandez Rico

Offering organized and detail-focused approach, ready to learn and grow in healthcare setting. Brings strong understanding of safety protocols and sanitation practices, contributing to maintaining sterile environment. Ready to use and develop skills in sterilization and instrument handling in sterile processing role.

• Externship
• Salinas Valley Health
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
• Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
• Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.