Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Vishal Sharma

Anaheim

Summary

Seeking a challenging upgrade position where I can contribute to the development and growth of a service organization by applying my expertise in SPD Department and service management.

Healthcare professional with comprehensive expertise in sterilization and decontamination procedures. Consistently ensures surgical instruments are thoroughly cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use, enhancing patient safety and surgical precision. Strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, with dependable nature and capacity to adjust to evolving demands.

Professional with strong expertise in sterile processing, ensuring optimal infection control and patient safety. Skilled in decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of surgical instruments. Reliable team player, adaptable, with focus on achieving high-quality results. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Central Sterile Processing Technician/Lead Technician

UCI Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
  • Fostered a team-oriented environment by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing knowledge with peers, and providing constructive feedback on departmental performance.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through regular audits of sterilization equipment and documentation practices.
  • Supported successful surgeries by promptly addressing any issues or concerns related to instrument availability or condition.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements within the department.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development by attending industry conferences, workshops, and trainings on best practices in central sterile processing techniques.
  • Reduced the risk of infection in patients by maintaining a clean and organized central sterile processing area.
  • Prevented cross-contamination between sterile processing areas by diligently following proper workflow protocols at all times.
  • Managed daily workloads efficiently using advanced knowledge of medical terminology and surgical instrumentation requirements specific to various procedures.
  • Provided comprehensive training for new technicians on proper cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilization techniques.
  • Contributed to facility-wide infection control efforts by staying up-to-date on advancements in sterilization technologies, techniques, and industry guidelines.
  • Minimized instrument damage through meticulous inspection, identification of defects, and prompt reporting to supervisors for repair or replacement decisions.
  • Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance checks for audit purposes.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Implemented, configured, and optimized safety standards.

Certified Sterilization processing Technician

UC Irvine Medical Center
02.2019 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for sterilization and processing surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer and local guidelines.
  • Delivered instruments sets and supplies to operating room as needed.
  • Sterilization processing (disassembled and decontaminated assembled, sterilized and stored procedure trays, instruments, equipments and supplies according to the regulatory requirements throughout hospital and outlying clinics).
  • Prepared and labeled surgical instruments as needed.
  • Performed all cleaning duties as needed.
  • Performing daily biological testing.
  • Participating in various projects for wide performance improvement.
  • Maintained proper levels of instruments and supplies as needed for reprocessing.
  • Maintaining a supportive and communicative relationship with all departments.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment while observing all personnel protective equipment standards, standard precautions, infection control practices.
  • Inspect, assemble and determine the correct method and packaging for sterilization, such as, but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors.

Certified Sterilization processing Technician (Inclusive of Volunteer Hrs.)

Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Responsible for sterilization and processing surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer and local guidelines.
  • Delivered instruments sets and supplies to operating room as needed.
  • Sterilization processing (disassembled and decontaminated assembled, sterilized and stored procedure trays, instruments, equipments and supplies according to the regulatory requirements).
  • Prepared and labeled surgical instruments as needed.
  • Performed all cleaning duties as needed.
  • Maintained proper levels of instruments and supplies as needed for reprocessing.
  • Maintaining a supportive and communicative relationship with all departments.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment while observing all personnel protective equipment standards, standard precautions, infection control practices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Anand High School
ANAND INDIA
07-2001

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Organizational skills
  • Experience in fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Patient safety
  • Workplace safety
  • Cross-training
  • Instrument inspection
  • Infection control
  • Quality control
  • Safety protocols

Accomplishments

  • Led a team of operators to set the average fastest operation time and quality yield from start to finish.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

Certified sterile Processing and Distributing Technician (CSPDT), 11/01/17

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Full Professional

Timeline

Central Sterile Processing Technician/Lead Technician

UCI Medical Center
05.2024 - Current

Certified Sterilization processing Technician

UC Irvine Medical Center
02.2019 - 05.2024

Certified Sterilization processing Technician (Inclusive of Volunteer Hrs.)

Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

Anand High School

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