VANNY PHY
*** ****** ***. *** #*, Los Angeles, Ca 90012
Cell: 323-***-**** – ad4qnb@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Looking further to advance my skills in the Sterile Processing field in a permanent home. As a conscientious worker and with superb attention to details, I hope to be an asset to the facility. I have over 9 years experiences in providing services to the OR, ensuring that instrumentation is processed in a timely manner. I’ve accomplished invaluable skills and experiences in various instruments, including some of the specialties in cardiovascular, ENT, DaVinci robotics, Orthopedics, and Endoscope reprocessing. I enjoy being a medical professional and passionate in helping others. WORK HISTORY
08/2023 to Present Sterile Processing Technician
Aya Healthcare-Torrance, CA
• A strong asset to the facility to ensure all trays are performed adequately and meet all guidelines and IFU’S.
• Overlooked team’s works and critically evaluate that priorities are met.
• Received soil instruments, disassembled, manually clean and used ultrasonics, placed instruments in washer/disinfectors after scanning into the computer system for record keeping.
• Leak test and manually clean endoscopes as needed according to the IFU’s; used high level disinfections with CIDEX as needed and documented Serial Numbers and required information into the booklet.
• In the assembly area: properly checked each instrument for functionality and double checked the quantity of instruments needed in each tray to be processed, following the count sheet.
• Knowledge in multiple office equipment such as label printers, printers and high performance in data entry.
• Performed Leak Test, DART test, Ultrasonic test and washer testing the beginning of the day ensuring proper documentation are met.
• Developed and implemented quality assurance improvements with team members. 5/2023 to 08/2023 Sterile Processing Technician
Anders Group-Fort Worth, TX
• Help trained team members in any questions regarding the processing of instruments or names and types of instrument.
• Communicate with team to met OR surgical needs in a very high volume of works, providing strong support for the team ensuring all guidelines are accomplished.
• Received soil instruments, disassembled, manually clean and used ultrasonics, placed instruments in washer/disinfectors after scanning into the computer system for record keeping.
• In the assembly area: properly checked each instrument for functionality and double checked the quantity of instruments needed in each tray to be processed, following the count sheet.
• Knowledge in multiple office equipment such as label printers, printers and high performance in data entry and computer software and tracking system such as SPM. 12/2022 to 05/2023 Sterile Processing Technician
Infojini Consulting-Shelton, WA
• Performed various duties as SPD tech, working alongside teammates and OR staffs to ensure instruments are completed prior to surgery.
• Assembled all types of surgical trays and operated both steam and Vpro Max machines.
• Knowledge in PC and other office supplies.
• Received soil instruments, disassembled, manually clean and used ultrasonics, placed instruments in washer/disinfectors after scanning into the computer system for record keeping.
• In the assembly area: properly checked each instrument for functionality and double checked the quantity of instruments needed in each tray to be processed, following the count sheet.
• Performed Leak Test, DART, input new Control for each steam autoclaves ensuring Lot numbers and Expiration dates are adequate. Properly documented each testing each day.
• Developed and implemented quality assurance improvements with team members. 9/2022 to 12/2022 Lead Sterile Processing Technician SGV-San Gabriel, CA
• Trained new employees in all areas of SPD. Teamwork to meet OR needs accordingly.
• Overlooked team’s works and critically evaluate that priorities are met.
• Received soil instruments, disassembled, manually clean and used ultrasonics, placed instruments in washer/disinfectors after scanning into the computer system for record keeping.
• Leak test and manually clean endoscopes as needed according to the IFU’s; used high level disinfections with CIDEX as needed and documented Serial Numbers and required information into the booklet.
• In the assembly area: properly checked each instrument for functionality and double checked the quantity of instruments needed in each tray to be processed, following the count sheet.
• Knowledge in multiple office equipment such as label printers, printers and high performance in data entry.
• Within the 2 years working nightshifts, I performed Leak Test, DART, input new Control for each steam autoclaves ensuring Lot numbers and Expiration dates are adequate. And each test was documented into SPM for record keeping.
• Developed and implemented quality assurance improvements with team members.
• 6/2022 to 9/2022 Sterile Processing Technician
• Medely – Los Angeles, CA
• Maintain a workflow by being compliance to the hospital policies and procedures.
• Process soiled instruments with proper PPE and disassemble trays needed for manual cleaning or ultrasonic cleaning.
• Load clean instruments onto the washer/decontaminator.
• Assemble trays and wrap items needed for the next case or add-ons for the day.
• Sterile trays using either Steam or Vpro according to the IFU’s.
• Maintain proper documentation daily.
• 3/2022 to 7/2022 Sterile Processing Technician
• AHP – Los Angeles, CA
• Clean soiled instruments from the OR and utilizes ultrasonic before passing through washer/decontaminators. Knowledge in reprocessing endoscopes.
• Follow specific guidelines for cleaning delicate instrument such as eye trays and DaVinci robotics.
• Prep and pack trays in the clean area for sterilization using both steam and Sterrad following the IFUs and hospital guidelines.
• Pick cases for the following day or for cases added the day of.
• 12/2021 to 3/2022 Sterile Processing Technician
• Infojini Consulting – Orange County, CA
• Working as a traveler in a high volume, fast-paced hospital, performing several high-level disinfections, ultrasonics, washers/disinfectors in decontamination area.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment while observing all personal protective equipment standards, precautions, and infection control practices.
• My daily performances involved: disassembling, decontamination, assembling, sterilizing (Steam & Sterrad), and stored procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies where needed.
• 09/2015 to 12/2021 Sterile Processing Technician
• Cedars-Sinai – Los Angeles, CA
• Received soiled instruments after complete cases and transport to decontamination.
• Disassembled, manually clean and used ultrasonics, placed instruments in washer/disinfectors after scanning into the computer system for record keeping.
• Leak test and manually clean endoscopes as needed according to the IFU’s; used high level disinfections with CIDEX as needed and documented Serial Numbers and required information into the booklet.
• In the assembly area: properly checked each instrument for functionality and double checked the quantity of instruments needed in each tray to be processed using both Censitrac and SPM for count sheets.
• Knowledge in multiple office equipment such as label printers, printers and high performance in data entry.
• Within the 2 years working nightshifts, I performed Leak Test, DART, input new Control for each steam autoclaves ensuring Lot numbers and Expiration dates are adequate. And each test was documented into SPM for record keeping.
• Developed and implemented quality assurance improvements with team members.
• 03/2015 to 08/2015 Sterile Processing Technician for Cedar-Sinai
• Aerotek – Los Angeles, CA
• Performed all duties needed in the Sterile Processing Department as a contractor.
• Communicated with team members to acquire all necessary trays needed for the following cases.
• Abide by all rules and regulations.
• Engaged in trainings and huddles for quality control assurance purposes.
• Identified problems that needed to be addressed of failure of equipment so it can be fixed in a timely manner.
• Fast learner in specialty trays including ENT, Cardiovascular, Robotics and endoscopes. EDUCATION
August 2015 Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College - Glendale, CA
August 2015 CRCST
Cedars-Sinai - Los Angeles, CA 90062
September 2014 Certified Massage Therapist
California Healing Arts Institute - Santa Monica, CA June 2013 High School Equivalency Certificate
Abram Friedman Occupational Center - Los Angeles, CA