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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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CESAR ESTRADA

Carson

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Sterile Processing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TRAVEL STERILE PROCESSING TECH

AMN HEALTH CARE
08.2023 - Current

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

AMN Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization
  • Decontaminate clinic instruments,set up clinic, sterilize and pack instruments for pick up.
  • Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.

Handyman

Rafa's Maintenance
05.2015 - Current
  • Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
  • Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
  • Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, snow plowing, gardening, pulling weeds, and watering lawns.
  • Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
  • Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes.
  • Re-caulked and sealed windows doors and siding to prevent drafts and air leaks and minimize energy costs.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

TRAVELER AT HARBOR UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Cleaned, sterilized and distributed supplies and instruments used in patient care.
  • Utilized SPM system for tracking and recording surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
  • Prepared complete sterile and non-sterile trays for use in nursing and other patient care departments.
  • Restocked code carts by referencing par levels and current supply list and documents on code cart log.
  • Completed routine equipment maintenance and terminal cleaning.
  • Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, and loose parts and other indications of disrepair.
  • Checked sterile supplies ensured that are not outdated.
  • Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
  • Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed
  • Stocked crash carts or other medical supplies.
  • Recorded sterilizer test results.
  • Prioritized and assembled standard and complex surgical instrumentation sets for surgical schedule.
  • Conducted manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment.
  • REPROCESSED ENDOSCOPES

STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Little Company Of Mary Torrance
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Completed routine equipment maintenance and terminal cleaning.
  • Restocked code carts by referencing par levels and current supply list and documents on code cart log.
  • Performed rounds on designated nursing units to gather equipment for reprocessing.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and distributed supplies and instruments used in patient care.
  • Stocked crash carts or other medical supplies.
  • Maintained records of inventory and equipment usage and order medical instruments and supplies when inventory was low
  • Checked sterile supplies ensured that are not outdated.
  • Prioritized and assembled standard and complex surgical instrumentation sets for surgical schedule.
  • Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Carson High School

Certified Registered Central Sterile Tech -

Ash Worth College

Residential Building Inspector -

International Code Council

No Degree - Engineering Mechanics

Long Beach City College

Skills

  • Versatile in Dynamic Environments
  • Strategic Planning Skills
  • Trustworthy and Conscientious
  • Effective Communication
  • Self-Motivated

Certification

  • ICC Certified B1 Residential Building Inspector

  • Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician

  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

TRAVEL STERILE PROCESSING TECH

AMN HEALTH CARE
08.2023 - Current

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

AMN Healthcare
08.2023 - Current

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

TRAVELER AT HARBOR UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
11.2021 - 07.2023

STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Little Company Of Mary Torrance
07.2019 - 11.2021

Handyman

Rafa's Maintenance
05.2015 - Current

Certified Registered Central Sterile Tech -

Ash Worth College

Residential Building Inspector -

International Code Council

No Degree - Engineering Mechanics

Long Beach City College

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Carson High School
CESAR ESTRADA