Jorge Nogoa
Palmdale
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Supply Technician with expertise in sterilization techniques and quality assurance. Committed to maintaining health standards and delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Supply Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
Long Beach, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area. disassembles the RMD and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions.
- Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, and high level disinfecting re-processors; may prepare operating room case carts daily utilizing surgery schedule. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing.
- Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.
- Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
- Performs and documents daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance on all items processed in Sterile Processing Service as well as the equipment used to process Reusable medical device.
- Dedicated Quality Assurance inspector.
- Assists with training, competency assessment, on the spot training, and mentoring of equal or lower grade employees.
Central Sterile Technician II
Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Hospital
Downey, CA
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Managed sterilization processes for surgical instruments and equipment to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on proper sterile techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize instrument availability and reduce turnaround times.
- Conducted regular quality checks on sterilization equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Hosipital
Downey, CA
01.2007 - 02.2016
- Assisted in daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety for residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Educated patients on personal hygiene and mobility techniques to promote independence.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Specialized in wound care.
Education
High School Diploma -
California Technical University
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Adaptable learning
- Sterilization techniques
- Hazardous materials handling
- Cross-functional support
- Sterile storage management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Certified Registered Medical Supply Technician Level 2
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Supply Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2023 - Current
Central Sterile Technician II
Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Hosipital
01.2007 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
California Technical University