Quality Assurance Sterile Processing

Angel Morales

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Phone: 951-***-**** Email: ****************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Sterile Processing Supervisor with over 5 years of experience in the medical field, specializing in the decontamination, sterilization, and high-level disinfection of medical instruments, including flexible endoscopes and endocavity probes. Proven track record in staff training, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in leading teams to maintain safe and efficient operational practices while adhering to Joint Commission, OSHA, and Title 22 requirements. Strong communicator with expertise in troubleshooting, problem- solving, and ensuring timely delivery of sterile instruments to the operating room. Experienced in Medivators systems for flexible endoscope reprocessing. KEY SKILLS

• Sterilization & Decontamination Processes

• Flexible Endoscope/Endocavity Probe Reprocessing

• Medivators Systems Experience

• Quality Assurance & Compliance (JCAHO, OSHA, Title 22)

• Staff Training & Development

• Supervisory & Leadership Experience

• Risk Management & Safety Protocols

• Auditing & Process Improvement

• Strong Communication & Problem-Solving Skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kaiser Permanente

Sterile Processing Supervisor

San Diego, CA April 2024–Present

• Oversee and ensure safe and efficient practices in the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and high-level disinfection of all reusable medical instrumentation, including flexible endoscopes and endocavity probes.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Medivators systems for flexible endoscope reprocessing, contributing to 3–4 years of hands-on experience with this essential equipment.

• Conduct regular audits of sterilization and disinfection sites to ensure compliance with mandatory testing and quality assurance protocols.

• Collaborate with department managers to address employee and safety concerns, and implement risk management strategies for optimal departmental functioning.

• Lead and supervise a team to ensure timely delivery of sterile instrumentation to the Operating Room.

• Maintain staffing levels and provide direct supervision, including scheduling and addressing urgent department needs.

• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of changes to policies, procedures, and operational workflows within the department.

• Lead staff training, orientation, and ongoing education programs to maintain high staff performance standards and ensure regulatory compliance. Kaiser Permanente

Sterile Processing Technician

Riverside, CA September 2021–April 2024

• Demonstrated leadership by guiding a team through the decontamination process and supervising the cleaning and reprocessing of instruments, with a special focus on flexible endoscopes and specialty items such as Da Vinci instruments.

• Responsible for manually washing and assembling instrument trays, including complex orthopedic and specialty trays.

• Operated various sterilization systems, including Sterrad for low-temperature items, to ensure proper disinfection and sterilization processes.

• Supported the preparation of surgical cases by building case carts for the Operating Room and managing the restocking of essential medical supplies.

• Played a key role in maintaining compliance with safety standards while proactively contributing to quality assurance activities and departmental audits. Loma Linda University Medical Center

Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Loma Linda, CA January 2021–August 2021

• Served as Lead Technician in the Sterile Processing Department, providing guidance and oversight to the team in all aspects of decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, and high-level disinfection.

• Played a pivotal role in the opening and operational setup of the new Loma Linda Medical Center building, overseeing the implementation of sterile processing workflows and ensuring a smooth transition to full operations.

• Trained new staff and assisted with the coordination of orientation and continued education, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.

• Spearheaded efforts in processing and sterilizing flexible endoscopes, ensuring that all equipment met regulatory requirements for high-level disinfection.

• Managed and executed complex sterilization tasks for specialty surgical instruments and ensured the timely delivery of sterile supplies to the Operating Room. Loma Linda University Medical Center

Sterile Processing Technician

Loma Linda, CA January 2019–December 2020

• Demonstrated proficiency with Medivators systems for flexible endoscope reprocessing, contributing to 3–4 years of experience with this essential equipment.

• Trained and mentored new staff on proper sterilization techniques, especially in the processing of flexible endoscopes.

• Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols, including the manual washing of specialty instruments and the preparation of surgical instrument trays.

• Supported the department with sterilization procedures for a variety of instruments, including the use of Sterrad for low-temperature sterilization.

• Collaborated with the team to maintain a clean and safe work environment, with a focus on high-level disinfection and sterilization of critical medical equipment. EDUCATION

Norco College

Undergraduate Norco, CA August 2018–December 2021 Major: Engineering GPA: 3.0

Centennial High School

Diploma Corona, CA Graduated June 2018

GPA: 3.5

AWARDS & LEADERSHIP

• Sterile Processing Technician II CRCST Certification

• Soccer Captain, Norco College

• Sports Scholarships, Norco College

LANGUAGES

• English (Fluent)

• Spanish (Fluent)

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Provided mentorship and preceptor skills, particularly in the training of team members on the processing of flexible endoscopes, ensuring best practices are followed in the department.

• Extensive knowledge of compliance with regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission, OSHA, and Title 22, ensuring consistent departmental quality and safety.

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