Tyrica Beltre
Washington DC
Summary
Achieved optimal instrument readiness for surgical procedures through meticulous sterilization processes. Enhanced team performance by promoting a positive work environment and motivating peers. Contributed to career advancement by actively seeking opportunities for professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Adventist Healthcare National Harbor
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to assess equipment needs, ensuring readiness for scheduled procedures.
- Conducted regular quality control inspections on sterilized tools, maintaining strict standards of cleanliness and functionality.
- Developed training materials for ongoing staff education on best practices in sterile processing techniques.
- Led initiatives to streamline sterilization processes, resulting in reduced turnaround times for instrument availability.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- 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.
Direct support professional
Celebrate Ability
04.2019 - 01.2026
- Planned, prepared, and served meals
- Observe and document patient status
- Assist with hygiene care
- Assist with money utilization
- Provide transportation
- Accompany on medical appointments
- Prepared various assessments and interfaced with all levels of management throughout company
Sterile Processing Technician
Montgomery Surgery Center
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using steam and chemical methods to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies, tracking usage to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Trained new staff on sterilization protocols and safety procedures, enhancing team competency and compliance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in instrument processing workflows within the department.
Processing & Operational Logistics tech
Infinite Legacy Foundation
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Decontaminate instrumentation
- Assembled basic instrumentation trays accordance with established procedures
- Changed autoclave charts daily
- Assemble basic instrument sets
- Determine proper cleaning method necessary for diverse types of Instruments
- Communicate effectively with staff members and supervisors
- Problem solve
Sterile Processing Technician
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2021
- 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.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Ensured compliance with industry sterilization standards by meticulously cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in instrument processing workflows within the department.
CNA
Providence Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Observe and document patient status
- Report any changes in patient health
- Sanitize work equipment after use
- Assist with ADLS
- Assist with hygiene care
- Provide companionship
Direct Support Professional
Renoxx Caregivers
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Provide transportation
- Accompany on appointments
- Assist with hygiene
- Provide transportation
- Laundry
- Cooking
Housekeeping
Kaiser Permanente
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Greeting guests
- Keeping all supplies in hallways and bathrooms stocked
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Sanitizing designated areas
- Removing trash and bio and placing in designated areas
Education
Certificate - CNA certificate
Fomen Medical Training Academy
Certificate - Sterile Processing
Ashworth Community College
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DCHigh School - General education
Northwood High School
01.2010
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Moderate computer proficiency
- Sterile technique
- Patient care
- Medical records
- Strong communication skills
- Problem solving techniques
- CPR
- BLS
Certification
National Performance Specialist (NPS) – EKG Tech (October 2020)
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Adventist Healthcare National Harbor
09.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Montgomery Surgery Center
08.2024 - 09.2025
Processing & Operational Logistics tech
Infinite Legacy Foundation
09.2022 - 10.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2021
Direct support professional
Celebrate Ability
04.2019 - 01.2026
CNA
Providence Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
Direct Support Professional
Renoxx Caregivers
05.2014 - 01.2016
Housekeeping
Kaiser Permanente
05.2013 - 01.2014
Certificate - CNA certificate
Fomen Medical Training Academy
Certificate - Sterile Processing
Ashworth Community College
High School - General education
Northwood High School
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
University of The District of Columbia