Lead Sterile Processing Tech III at Little Company of Mary (2023-10 – Present)
- Lead daily operations in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical equipment (RME) and surgical instrumentation.
- Ensure all workflows comply with current AAMI, AORN, and regulatory standards, as well as facility policies and manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs).
- Train, mentor, and support sterile processing technicians, providing guidance on best practices, instrumentation handling, and compliance.
- Conduct quality checks on trays, sets, and equipment to ensure accuracy, sterility, and readiness for clinical use.
- Coordinate with OR staff, clinical departments, and leadership to prioritize instrument needs and resolve workflow issues.
- Monitor sterilization records, biological indicators, and documentation to maintain traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the proper maintenance, functioning, and reporting of sterilization equipment, washers, and workflow systems.
- Assist with inventory management, including tracking instrumentation, ordering supplies, and supporting preventive maintenance cycles.
- Lead or support process improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and turnaround times.
Sterile Processing Tech II at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (2022-01 – 2023-10)
$54,600 ann./40 Hours
- Full functionality of decontamination of instruments
- Hand washes all powered instruments.
- Full function of mechanical washer & ultra-sonic machine
- Sterilization with assembled surgical instrumentations
- Conduct temperature and humidity check of the department using high level disinfectants for use of endoscopes
Sterile Processing Tech II at UCLA Ronald Reagan (2020-02 – 2021-12)
$65,000 ann./40 Hours
- Operate all equipment in sterile department
- Decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize Instruments
- Prepare OR carts according to surgical Procedures
- Prioritize all vendors' tray processing
Sterile Processing Tech at Long Beach Memorial (2018-06 – 2020-01)
$50,000 ann./40 Hours
- Decontaminate, assembly, and sterilize all instruments
- Store and rotate supplies according to regulatory agencies
- Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages
- Prepares OR case carts according to preferences cards on all surgical procedures
- Perform other related duties assigned with scope of service and training
Sterile Processing Tech II at UCLA Ronald Reagan (2010-03 – 2014-08)
$65,000 ann./40 Hours
- Sterilization and decontamination of instruments
- Hand washes all powered Instruments
- Full function of mechanical washer & ultra-sonic machine
- Sterilization with assembled surgical instrumentations
- Conduct temperature and humidity check of the department using high level disinfectants for use of endoscopes
