Yolanda Santiago
Waterbury
Summary
Personable and reliable, equipped with fundamental knowledge of sterilization procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with hands-on skills in operating sterilization equipment. Demonstrates strong understanding of instrument decontamination and sterilization techniques, ready to ensure sterile and safe environment. Committed to enhancing patient safety through meticulous adherence to industry standards and protocols.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Central Sterile Processing Technician
St. Mary's Hospital
09.2025 - Current
- Sterilized surgical instruments using automated and manual cleaning processes.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory of sterile supplies and equipment.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance with infection control standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize processing tasks.
- Processed and sterilized surgical instruments using advanced sterilization equipment.
- Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies to ensure operational efficiency.
- Monitored sterilization cycles, documenting results to ensure consistency and accuracy in processes.
- Supported quality assurance initiatives by participating in audits and inspections of sterile processing activities.
- Streamlined workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time during high-volume periods.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
Education
Certify Sterile Lab Technician Student -
Northwestern Community Collage
Winsted, CT06-2025
Certify NYS Dep of Edu Para Pro Instructional
2007
High School Diploma -
Jaime A Collazo Del Rio
Puerto RicoSkills
- Decontamination procedures
- Biological monitoring
- Instrument inspection
- Assembly and packaging
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Collaborative teamwork
- Safety protocols
- Assembling case carts
- Recording biologicals
- Picking instruments
- Instrument sterilization
- Supply replenishment
- Processing instruments
- Sterilizer operation
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Sterilizer testing
Certification
- SPT - Certify Sterile Processing Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Central Sterile Processing Technician
St. Mary's Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Certify NYS Dep of Edu Para Pro Instructional
High School Diploma -
Jaime A Collazo Del Rio
Certify Sterile Lab Technician Student -
Northwestern Community Collage