Lynn Medina-Stotts

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with military healthcare experience supporting high-volume medical and dental operations. Skilled in instrument reprocessing, sterilization, infection control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance within military and hospital settings. Proven ability to keep high inspection scores, train personnel, and support Joint Commission readiness initiatives. Fluent in English and Tagalog.

Sterile Processing Technician - Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) - San Diego, CA

(2021-11)

• Led SPD preparation efforts for Joint Commission surveys in 2022 and 2025, supporting compliance readiness.
• Performed full-cycle instrument reprocessing including decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, documentation, and distribution.
• Maintained monthly quality inspection scores above 95% while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, FDA, and military standards.
• Trained new personnel on SPD workflows, IFUs, aseptic practices, and equipment operation.
• Supported high-volume medical operations serving approximately 17,000 military recruits annually.

Dental Assistant - MCRD Dental Clinic - San Diego, CA

(2018-11 - 2021-10)

• Assisted with chair-side dental procedures, dental room setup, tray preparation, and infection control procedures.
• Conducted radiography, instrument turnover, room disinfection, and immediate instrument reprocessing.
• Supported restorative, surgical, and specialty dental procedures in fast-paced clinical settings.

Registered Dental Assistant - Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center CARE Clinic - Long Beach, CA

(2017-11 - 2018-11)

• Performed instrument sterilization, equipment maintenance, and dental room preparation according to OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Operated autoclaves and imaging equipment while supporting high-risk infectious disease patient care.
• Assisted with inventory management and clinical back-office support.

Registered Dental Assistant (Federal) - VA Loma Linda Healthcare System - Loma Linda, CA

(2016-05 - 2016-09)

• Processed instruments for specialty and general dental procedures including oral surgery and prosthodontics.
• Maintained infection prevention standards following VA, OSHA, and CDC regulations.
• Operated digital radiography equipment and maintained PPE documentation.

Dental Assistant - Various Dental & Oral Surgery Practices - California

(2008 - 2018)

• Assisted with surgical tray setup, sterilization, infection control, dental room turnover, and digital radiography in fast-paced clinical environments.

Certificate - Sterile Processing Training Program - Central Sterilization Solutions

Certificate - Dental Assisting - Concorde Career College