Sterling Rodriguez
Brooklyn, NY *****
347-***-**** * SG.LLC.RODRI @gmail.com
EDUCATION
Medgar Evers College – CUNY
BS in Environmental Science graduated Winter of January 2021 Brooklyn,NY
New York Institute of Career Development
Sterile Processing Career Certification Exam November 2020 NY, NY
EXPERIENCE
SJS EXECUTIVES @ NY VA MANHATTANNY
Sterile Processing Technician
2/2024 – 9/2024
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.
• Load autoclaves in a prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized.
• Complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization, read and initials and incubate biologicals.
• Verified autoclave graph and sterilizer printout verify that all requirements have been met.
• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas.
• Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested.
• Disassemble and clean equipment-using detergents, reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper functioning.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using detergent following the prescribed procedures. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter- and intradepartmental forms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required such:
• examining sterilization/expiration dates
• reporting inoperable equipment
• making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate levels of stock and supplies
• Test effectiveness of autoclaves by assembling and placing culture spore tests and total air removal tests in autoclaves
• Check all autoclaves for proper working conditions and correctly dated graphs.
• Process patient charges, trace lost or incomplete charges and transferred equipment for accurate charges to the patient.
GREEN MEDICAL STAFFING @STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ROCHESTER NY
Sterile Processing Technician
DECEMBER 13TH 2023 1 DAY STRIKE
• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas.
• Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
Identify
CITIMED Sunset Park
5/2023 - 10/2023 Contract
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.
• Load autoclaves in a prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized.
• Complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization, read and initials and incubate biologicals.
• Verified autoclave graph and sterilizer printout verify that all requirements have been met.
• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas.
• Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested.
• Disassemble and clean equipment-using detergents, reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper functioning.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using detergent following the prescribed procedures. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter- and intradepartmental forms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required such:
• examining sterilization/expiration dates
• reporting inoperable equipment
• making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate levels of stock and supplies
• Test effectiveness of autoclaves by assembling and placing culture spore tests and total air removal tests in autoclaves
• Check all autoclaves for proper working conditions and correctly dated graphs.
• Process patient charges, trace lost or incomplete charges and transferred equipment for accurate charges to the patient.
Admiral Staffing @ Brookdale Hospital
1/2023 - 5/2023 Contract
Sterile Processing Technician
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.
• Load autoclaves in a prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized.
• Complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization, read and initials and incubate biologicals.
• Verified autoclave graph and sterilizer printout verify that all requirements have been met.
• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas.
• Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested.
• Disassemble and clean equipment-using detergents, reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper functioning.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using detergent following the prescribed procedures. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter- and intradepartmental forms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment
Intellyk @ NYP Lower Manhattan
8/2022- 10/2022 Contract
Sterile Processing Technician
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.
• Load autoclaves in a prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized.
• Complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization, read and initials and incubate biologicals.
• Verified autoclave graph and sterilizer printout verify that all requirements have been met.
• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas.
• Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested.
• Disassemble and clean equipment-using detergents, reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper functioning.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using detergent following the prescribed procedures. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter- and intradepartmental forms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment.
Emerald Health staffing @ Northwell Lenox Hill. 6/2022 - 7/2022 Contract
Sterile Processing Technician
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.
• Load autoclaves in a prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized.
• Complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization, read and initials and incubate biologicals.
• Verified autoclave graph and sterilizer printout verify that all requirements have been met.
• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas.
• Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested.
• Disassemble and clean equipment-using detergents, reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper functioning.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using detergent following the prescribed procedures. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter- and intradepartmental forms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required such:
• examining sterilization/expiration dates
• reporting inoperable equipment
• making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate levels of stock and supplies
• Test effectiveness of autoclaves by assembling and placing culture spore tests and total air removal tests in autoclaves
• Check all autoclaves for proper working conditions and correctly dated graphs.
Process patient charges, trace lost or incomplete charges and transferred equipment for accurate charges to the patient.
Aya health staffing @ Cedar Sinai - Los Angeles, CA 5/2022 - 6/2022
Sterile Processing Technician
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.
• Load autoclaves in a prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized.
• Complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization, read and initials and incubate biologicals.
• Verified autoclave graph and sterilizer printout verify that all requirements have been met.
• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas.
• Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested.
• Disassemble and clean equipment-using detergents, reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper functioning.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using detergent following the prescribed procedures. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter- and intradepartmental forms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required such:
• examining sterilization/expiration dates
• reporting inoperable equipment
• making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate levels of stock and supplies
• Test effectiveness of autoclaves by assembling and placing culture spore tests and total air removal tests in autoclaves
• Check all autoclaves for proper working conditions and correctly dated graphs.
Process patient charges, trace lost or incomplete charges and transferred equipment for accurate charges to the patient.
Emerald Health staffing @ Northwell Bethpage. 1/ 2022 - 4/2022 Contract
Sterile Processing Technician
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.
• Load autoclaves in a prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized.
• Complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization, read and initials and incubate biologicals.
• Verified autoclave graph and sterilizer printout verify that all requirements have been met.
• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas.
• Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested.
• Disassemble and clean equipment-using detergents, reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper functioning.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using detergent following the prescribed procedures. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter- and intradepartmental forms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required such:
• examining sterilization/expiration dates
• reporting inoperable equipment
• making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate levels of stock and supplies
• Test effectiveness of autoclaves by assembling and placing culture spore tests and total air removal tests in autoclaves
• Check all autoclaves for proper working conditions and correctly dated graphs.
Process patient charges, trace lost or incomplete charges and transferred equipment for accurate charges to the patient.
Intellyk @ NYP Columbia University Irving Medical Center 10/2021 - 12/2021 Contract
Sterile Processing Technician
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.
• Load autoclaves in a prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized.
• Complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization, read and initials and incubate biologicals.
• Verified autoclave graph and sterilizer printout verify that all requirements have been met.
• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas.
• Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested.
• Disassemble and clean equipment-using detergents, reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper functioning.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using detergent following the prescribed procedures. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter- and intradepartmental forms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required such:
• examining sterilization/expiration dates
• reporting inoperable equipment
• making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate levels of stock and supplies
• Test effectiveness of autoclaves by assembling and placing culture spore tests and total air removal tests in autoclaves
• Check all autoclaves for proper working conditions and correctly dated graphs.
Process patient charges, trace lost or incomplete charges and transferred equipment for accurate charges to the patient.
Specialty Care @ NYP Brooklyn Methodist 09/2020 - 11/2021
Sterile Processing Technician
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.
• Load autoclaves in a prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized.
• Complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization, read and initials and incubate biologicals.
• Verified autoclave graph and sterilizer printout verify that all requirements have been met.
• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas.
• Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested.
• Disassemble and clean equipment-using detergents, reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper functioning.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using detergent following the prescribed procedures. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter- and intradepartmental forms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required such:
• examining sterilization/expiration dates
• reporting inoperable equipment
• making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate levels of stock and supplies
• Test effectiveness of autoclaves by assembling and placing culture spore tests and total air removal tests in autoclaves
• Check all autoclaves for proper working conditions and correctly dated graphs.
• Process patient charges, trace lost or incomplete charges and transferred equipment for accurate charges to the patient.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters (Local 926) Carpenter Mechanic
Previous companies worker for :
Prince Carpentry - LIF Industries - Island Acoustics - Curtis Partitions - Component Assembly Systems - Pabco Construction Corp - Jacob Javits
Brooklyn, NY
10/2015 - 08/2020
• Framing
• Sheetrock installation
• Install doors and frames
• Install hardware ( closers, door knobs)
• Install and pre assembled cabinets
• Install floor tiles
• Layout/ Construct walls, partitions, soffits.
• Build temporary wooden barricades
• Load and Unload products and materials from truck
• Ability to lift up to 50 - 100 pounds
• Build concrete forms
• Masonry ( Brick Laying)
• Build and erect Scaffolds
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint,
Typing 40 wpm
Able to stand up on feel for 8 hours
CERTIFICATES
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician ( CRCST)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Osha 10
• Osha 30
• 40 Hour Hazwoper
• 4 Hour Scaffold training
• 32 Hour Scaffold Training
• Confined Space Entry
• Lead Renovator
• Solar Photovoltaic Installer
• Basic Green Construction
• F60 - Fire Guard
• E21 - Powder Actuated tools
• Aerial Lift Operator
• Forklift Operator