Alicia Sarellano

Completed routine equipment maintenance and terminal cleaning.

Performed decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization and

storage of surgical instrumentation according to established

procedures.

Utilized SPM system for tracking and recording surgical

instrumentation and sterilization .I get report from Charge OR nurse ,do rounds to

ensured we have all we need because it's a trauma hospital we have

to be ready .I'm responsible to have everything ready for next day surgery .As a preceptor I’m in charge to train all the new team members

• Assisted with developing educational plans tailored to individual learning needs of each preceptee.
• Provided guidance and support to new staff members in the clinical setting.

• Supervised Sterile Processing Technicians by providing guidance, feedback, coaching, and evaluation of performance.
• Inspected returned instruments for damage or wear prior to sending them out for repair or replacement as needed.
• Coordinated with other departments such as nursing units to ensure necessary supplies are available when needed.
• Performed daily decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Maintained records related to instrument processing such as log books for sterilizers and other pertinent documentation required by accreditation agencies or regulatory bodies.
• Verified accuracy of count sheets before signing off on deliveries from vendors or manufacturers.
• Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used within the Central Sterile Supply Department.
• Organized and maintained inventory of sterile supplies and equipment to ensure sufficient stock on hand.
• Managed inventory levels ensuring that adequate stock is available while minimizing waste due to overstocking materials.
• Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
• Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
• Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
• Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
• Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
• Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
• Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
• Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
• Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
• Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.

• Supervised Sterile Processing Technicians by providing guidance, feedback, coaching, and evaluation of performance.
• Inspected returned instruments for damage or wear prior to sending them out for repair or replacement as needed.
• Coordinated with other departments such as nursing units to ensure necessary supplies are available when Completed routine equipment maintenance and terminal cleaning.Performed decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization andstorage of surgical instrumentation according to establishedprocedures.Utilized SPM system for tracking and recording surgicalinstrumentation and sterilization processes.As a Lead I delegateassignments .I get report from Charge OR nurse ,do rounds toensured we have all we need because it's a trauma hospital we haveto be ready .I'm responsible to have everything ready for next day