KATHRYN GARCIA
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
CONTACT
Kathryn Garcia
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PROFILE
Reliable Technician dedicated to providing excellent care to patients in a helpful and professional manner. Looking to enhance the services provided within the hospital setting and contribute to the success of the rest of the team through great communication skills and a strong work ethic. With the use of my knowledge in instruments, as well as hygiene I am able to ensure patients get the best service. Anticipating surgical wants and needs as well as help where needed throughout the department.
SKILLS
PATIENT CARE
INSTRUMENTS/TRAYS
B.L.S./C.P.R. CERTIFIED
OSHA & HIPAA RELIABLE
PREP & PACK
STERILIZATION
MULTI-TASKING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
TEAM PLAYER
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
EXPERIENCE
Smiles on Greatwood Dentistry
DENTAL ASSISTING STUDENT
January 2023 – March 2023
Assisted the Dentist with hands on patient procedures.
Learned to polish, floss, and brush correctly.
Basic anatomy of the teeth and teeth structure.
Within the class we practiced these skills on our classmates, doing a rotation as assistant and patient.
Making sure to properly disinfect and turnover operating rooms after every procedure.
Houston Methodist Sugarland
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN II
February 2016 – July 2019
January 2020 – August 2022
Worked collaboratively with other departments to ensure all supplies, instrumentation and equipment were available for surgical cases.
Provided high level disinfection, pre-vacuum sterilization, and hydrogen peroxide plasma techniques in accordance with M.I.F.U.’s
Utilized computer system to maintain supplies and records.
Tested, operated, and monitored sterilization equipment on a daily basis.
Remco Insurance
AUTO INSURANCE AGENT
August 2019 – December 2019
Developed and suggested new insurance policies to meet the changing and varying needs of the client.
Maintained respectful, and courteous demeanor for all current and potential clients.
Recorded the statistics of clients take on different insurance policies.
Entered new information for potential and existing clients per policy requirements.
Collected and authorized payments on customer accounts as directed.
Implemented plans on accounts that would be the best profit for both the client and the company.
Team Leader
FIVE GUYS BURGERS
November 2013 – September 2016
Supervised activities of all on-duty staff.
Educated crew members on proper food handling procedures and customer service.
Ensured established guidelines on hygiene, quality, and safety.
Scheduled work shifts, as well as approved or declined requests for leave and time off.
Monitored supplies and placed orders for new stock as required.
Resolved customer issues, answered any questions, and assisted in the daily operations as required.
Processed payments, initiated deposits into bank, evened out cash drawers at the beginning and end of day.
EDUCATION
Greatwood Dental Assisting Academy
January 2023- March 2023
Specialized in certified dental assisting with physical hands on training.
CERTIFICATE FOR DENTAL ASSISTING
Fortis College South
January 2015- November 2015
Specialized in Sterile Processing with hands on training in class.
CERTIFICATE FOR STERILE PROCESSING
Lamar Cons. H.S.
August 2004 – May 2008
Graduated basic learning of 4 years.
H.S. DIPLOMA
References
Professional references upon request.