Wuison H Morales Ortiz
Chattanooga ,TN
Summary
Dynamic Lead Sterile Processing Technician at STERIS with expertise in sterilization and infection control. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing instrument turnover rates, while training staff to uphold safety standards. Committed to teamwork and problem-solving, ensuring surgical teams have timely access to essential instruments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
STERIS
Chattanooga, TN
03.2025 - Current
- Led sterile processing workflows to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Led technicians to improve overall performance and productivity within the department
- Trained and mentored technicians on best practices, safety standards, and procedural compliance
- Executed process improvements that enhanced instrument turnover rates and reduced processing delays.
- Helped surgical teams to ensure the availability of required instruments, resulting in reduced surgery delays
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by reporting issues to appropriate personnel
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
Sterile Processing Technican 1-3
STERIS
Chattanooga, TN
06.2022 - 03.2025
- utilizing advanced, standardized cleaning and disinfection techniques to remove contaminants from surgical instruments before sterilization
- inspecting surgical instruments for cleanliness and functionality before being used in surgical procedures
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Operating steam and gas sterilizing equipment, and making sure to comply with safety standards and protocols
Education
High School Diploma -
The Howard School
2500 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 3740805-2022
Skills
- Decontamination procedures
- Workflow optimization
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterilization expertise
- Chemical handling
- Infection control
- Assembling case carts
- Staff training
- Recording test results
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association)
-CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician
BLS (Basic Life Support)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
STERIS
03.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technican 1-3
STERIS
06.2022 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
The Howard School