I am a very passionate certified CRCST technician, eager to work. I managed 500+ trays. I am always looking for opportunities to grow and be the best I can be. I made National Honor Society, and got straight A's in school.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterilizer/Receptionist
Constantly Custom
New Brunswick, NJ, United States
11.2021 - 02.2026
Sterilized Piercing instrumentation with tabletop ultrasonic and autoclave.
Maintaining regular cleaning and testing on ultrasonic and autoclave with proper documentation.
Maintaining 0 cross contamination to ensure client safety.
Managed front desk by keeping it neat and clean, greeted incoming clientele professionally and provided assistance.
Managed paperwork and important documentation.
Ordered supplies as needed, as well as keeping inventory and documenting it.
Corresponded with clients through phone, or email.
Strong multitasking abilities simultaneously while helping clientele.
Sterile Processing Tech
RWJBH University
Rahway, NJ, United States
12.2018 - 12.2019
Operated decontamination department by myself, including ultrasonic machines, as well as pressurized thermal disinfection via Steris mechanical washers.
Sterilized surgical instrumentation and equipment adhering to strict infection control protocols set by OSHA, FDA and ANSI/AAMI
Signed in, sterilized, and signed out loaner trays as for surgeons.
Operated in prep and pack as well as sterile storage, reducing risk of nosocomial infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
Collaborated with and answered phone for OR and communicated with them as needed, to ensure smooth and safe workflow efficiency.
Improved surgical outcomes by providing sterile, high-quality instruments, directly impacting patient safety and care.
Optimized Operating Room efficiency by organized preparation, communication, as well as timely delivery of sterile instrumentation and supplies.
Peel packaging using low temperature hydrogen peroxide
Sterile Processing Technician Intern
St. Mary's Hospital
Passaic, NJ, United States
04.2018 - 08.2018
(Completed 400 hours)
Picked up IV pumps, flowtrons, hypothermia machines, kangaroo pumps and surgical trays.
Worked in decontamination department using enzymatic detergents.
Decontaminated, rinsed and disinfected instruments with mechanical washers and ultrasonic cleaners.
Cleaned and decontaminated instruments and patient care equipment according to policies.
Hand cleaned and wrapped lens, cameras, scopes and basins.
Documented temperature and humidity of Decontamination, Prep & Pack, Cart room and Sterile Storage.
Answered phone calls from OR and other departments and filled requests for various medical supplies.
Rewrapped and labeled instruments using heat sealers and peel pouches.
Processed Surgical Trays: Major/Minor, Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Regular Hysterectomy, Bariatric Laparoscopic, D&C, Cesarean Section, Total Hip, New Plastic, Circumcision, Podiatry, Vascular and Delivery Trays.
Babysitter
Keyport, NJ, United States
08.2015 - 07.2017
Planned daily learning activities and safely transported children to and from school and other events.
Prepared meals and promoted healthy living activates.
Assisted children with homework assignments and tutoring.
Maintained cleanliness throughout the household and proactively completed additional tasks.
Hostess
Jose Tejas
Iselin, NJ, United States
09.2014 - 08.2015
Greeted patrons upon entering the establishment and seated them at appropriate seating as per wait staff availability. Managed flow of patrons during high volume rushes and long wait times.
Maintained cleaning and sanitary procedures.
Handled cash and credit card transactions and managed tip out procedures.