Valentino Zenteno
Thornton
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician at Denver Health, skilled in infection control and regulatory compliance. Enhanced patient safety through meticulous sterilization and decontamination of instruments, achieving a significant reduction in infection risks. Recognized for effective communication and attention to detail, fostering a clean and organized environment for optimal patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Denver Health
08.2024 - Current
- Wrapping trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
Shift Lead
Noodles&Company
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Established positive rapport with customers and staff members alike through strong communication skills.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Retail Sales Associate
Walgreens
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Utilized product knowledge to make recommendations, tailoring suggestions to customer needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mapleton Early Career Prep
Thornton, CO05-2023
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control
- Instrument decontamination
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Steam sterilization
- Decontamination procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Sterile storage
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Denver Health
08.2024 - Current
Shift Lead
Noodles&Company
08.2023 - 08.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Walgreens
02.2023 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Mapleton Early Career Prep
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