ANGELA RIVERA
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
ongelo.rivero0 *@*****.***
Lo Puente. CA 91744
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Roliablo and highly trained sterile processing technlclon with 10+ years of experience and In depth understanding of proper slerilizotlon techniques. Well-versed In preparing/assembling wide array of surgical irays and selling up of medical equipment. Highly organized, detailed and diligent in all aspects of sterile processing protocols Quality control
Problem-solving
Surgical tray assembly:
O orthopedic, Spine, ENT, Endoscopic & General,
Pediatric, DaVinci, Vascular/Cardiac, Cysto/
Urology, L&D
Decontaminate instruments
Sterilization
Effective Verbal
communication
Thorough Instrument inspection
EXPERIENCE
Sterile processing Tech III- Cedar-Sinai, Los Angeles, Ca Aug2023-Current
Sterile Proces sing Technician, Kaiser permanenle. Dec 2012--March 2023, Los Angeles
• Followed wrillcn instructions to build instrument trays for specialized procedures.
• Assessed mslrumenlotion lo verify cleanliness, sleriltzohon. and complet,on of surgical sets.
• Assembled case carts tor surgical procedures ond restocked OR supply certs.
• Cleaned instruments lo prepare for sterilization.
• Examined equipment 10 detect signs of leaks and worn or loose ports
• Stocked crash carts or other medical supplies.
• Cleaned mstrumenls to Improve the sleriilzotion process and further minimize the risk of cross-cantominotion or infection.
• Prepared routine and speclolty surgical instrumen1 troys with on organized approach and diligent attention to the specifics or each requirement
• Took initiative to learn and memorize all trays in rotation. EDUCATION
Associate of Science. Surgical technology
American career college - Los Angeles . Co
Sterile Processing Tech #563912 from HSPA
Oct20l0