Zohaib Akbar
Elk Grove
Summary
Experienced Sterilization Technician with over 3 years of direct experience performing sterilization procedures like instrument processing and decontamination. Independently performs infection control procedures, equipment maintenance, and oversees adherence to all regulations to ensure patient safety. Leverages advanced knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, and medical terminology to complete assignments efficiently and accurately to support organized operations of your company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterilization Technician
Elica Health Centers
11.2022 - Current
- Performs standardized equipment processing and decontamination routinely in accordance with infection control procedures and manufacturer instructions, also setting up and breaking down operatories per regulations
- Performs weekly spore testing, maintaining detailed documentation and an accurate and up-to-date sterilization/autoclave log of all procedures and results
- Supports the functionality of the department by maintaining clean and organized sterilization and instrument storage area and managing inventory and ordering of supplies and instruments
- Shoulders additional responsibilities, including administration and relief for other staff positions
- Collaborates with various teams like dental receptionist, dental hygienists, dentists and related staff.
Dental Assistant
U.S. Air Force Reserve
03.2020 - Current
- Prepares patients for treatment and assists dentist with dental procedures, performing hygienist duties of dental cleaning, creating dental health records, and providing patient instruction of dental care
- Sterilizes dental instruments, disinfects and distributes supplies, and sets up equipment according to all local, state, and federal regulations
- Performs daily equipment maintenance of dental and surgical tools and develops dental radiographs.
Sterilization Technician
Natomas Crossing Dental Care
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Cleaned and sterilized dental instruments and lab equipment to prevent the spread of infection, illness, or disease
- Inspected and tested equipment routinely for damage, performing maintenance when needed to ensure continued proper function
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization and supply inventory, ordering supplies when needed
- Prepared freshly-sterilized instruments for use in oral surgery or other dental procedures.
Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army Reserve
09.2011 - 10.2017
- Established and maintained stock records, like inventory, and automated and manual accounting records, like posts receipts, performing all due-in and due-out accounting
- Corrected error and exception documents and oversaw quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents
- Managed stock locator system and administered document control procedures
- Processed requests and turn-in documents at direct support level, including inventories, surveys, and warehousing documents, operating the Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS1-E)
- Prepared, annotated, and distributed shipping documents, operated Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and performed accounting and sales functions in self-service supply.
Sales Associate
Macys Department Store
11.2013 - 09.2017
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to questions about products and sales
- Processed purchase and return orders for merchandise and advise customers on policies for returns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monterey Trail High School
Elk Grove, CA05.2011
Skills
- Infection Control & Prevention
- Sterile Processing & Decontamination
- Sterilization
- Operating Procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Surgical & Medical Knowledge
- Regulatory Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Record Management
- Patient Care
- Administration
- Organization
- Instrument Decontamination
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Infection control expertise
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Steam Autoclave Operation
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) – HSPA, [Date]
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - U.S. Air Force Reserve, [Date]
- Infection Control Exam (ICE) - Dental Association National Board, [Date]
Softwareandequipment
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Collaboration (Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
- Dental Equipment
Timeline
Sterilization Technician
Elica Health Centers
11.2022 - Current
Sterilization Technician
Natomas Crossing Dental Care
12.2021 - 11.2022
Dental Assistant
U.S. Air Force Reserve
03.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Macys Department Store
11.2013 - 09.2017
Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army Reserve
09.2011 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Monterey Trail High School
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