Laura Patricia Bernal
Vacaville
Summary
Ready to help team achieve company goals , Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with multitasking abilities, with a team-oriented attitude, skilled in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, with a strong focus on high-level disinfection and process documentation. Proven ability to efficiently prepare and package surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and enhancing operational efficiency within sterile processing areas.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Sutter Health
Davis
02.2024 - Current
- Processed surgical instruments using sterilization equipment and techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sterile processing area.
- Inspected incoming instruments for damage and proper functioning.
- Prepared and packaged instruments for surgical procedures efficiently.
- Documented sterilization cycles and maintenance records accurately.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Identified proper sterilization method required for each item to be sterilize.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards, and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols for safe disposal.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
Education
Sterile Processing Technician -
Diversity Career College Vocational School
Fairfield Ca03-2023
Skills
- Manual Cleaning
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Chemical handling
- Workflow optimization
- Equipment testing
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- High-level disinfection
- Instrument Inspection
- Attention to detail
- Assembly and packaging
- Steam Sterilization
- Low Temperature Sterilization
- Biological testing
- Recording biologicals
- Recording test results
- Sterile storage
- Process documentation
- Instrument storage/ Inventory Rotation
- Delivering equipment
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
Certification
HSPA CRCST CERTIFIED REGISTER CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
LIC# 624135
LIC# 624135
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Sutter Health
02.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician -
Diversity Career College Vocational School