Sterile Processing Technician

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EVANGELINA SANCHEZ

*************@*****.*** 956-***-**** Pharr, TX 78577

Attentive Sterile Processing Technician with 20 years of experience in healthcare. Good communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Looking for a permanent role in a fast-paced environment. Computerized tracking

Decontamination and sanitation

Case cart assembly

Diagnostic testing

Processing instruments

Decontamination procedures

Assembling packages

Sterilization procedures

Ordering supplies

Safely disposing of needles

HIPAA proficiency

Preparing for surgeries

Edinburg Regional Hospital Edinburg,

TX

Sterile Processing Technician

02/2010 - 10/2022

Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets. Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.

Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies. Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests. Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area. Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load. Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.

Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.

Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.

Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches. Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment. Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.

Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed. Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas. Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.

Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.

Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.

Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or Summary

Skills

Experience

other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed. Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.

Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff. Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.

Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.

Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials. Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.

Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software. Edinburg Regional Hospital Edinburg,

TX

Inventory Coordinator

04/2011 - 12/2019

Researched and corrected discrepancies quickly to maintain current information.

Kept department records and updated documentation with latest counts. Submitted new purchase requests to maintain optimal levels and meet projected needs.

Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits. Performed [Number] area counts each week.

Completed full department audits in adherence with company audit schedule.

Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.

Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.

Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing stock productivity.

Coordinated receipt of incoming materials and verified accuracy of items received.

Monitored database system to prepare and deliver customer orders on time.

Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.

Inspected incoming materials for damage.

Assisted with execution of projects and made recommendations for process improvement to appropriate leaders.

Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies. Conducted routine and ad hoc reporting and analysis to evaluate inventory performance, diagnosing and resolving issues.

Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.

Developed relationships with suppliers to obtain competitive prices. Entered information into system to update status reports. Outlined production commitments and product timetables using sales forecast information and consumer trends.

Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records. Performed cycle counts on daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply remedies.

Received incoming goods, checked paperwork and reviewed merchandise for accuracy against documentation.

Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain store inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room.

Organized and processed damaged goods according to vendor and manufacturer procedures.

Reviewed shipping and received documents for accuracy. Managed inventory by performing physical counts, identifying variances and reconciling records.

Researched inventory-related discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments in inventory system.

Pulled damaged and recalled products for return or disposal. Researched inventory-related discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments in system.

Established and maintained strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Executed cycle counts of materials onsite and reconciled against company reports.

Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues. Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.

Estimated project materials, time and staffing requirements based on work orders and job specifications.

Presented and explained work orders to team.

Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.

Assessed job sites to determine work needed.

Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items. Prepared and led staff training and instruction.

Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness. Mcallen High School Mcallen, TX

High School Diploma

05/1979

Education and Training

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