Aliscia Hoera
Nerang
Summary
Dedicated Sterilization Technician with extensive experience at Pindara Private Hospital, skilled in infection control and equipment sterilization. Proven track record in maintaining compliance with safety standards and training team members. Expert in steam autoclave operation and committed to minimizing contamination risks, ensuring a sterile environment for surgical procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterilization Technician
Pindara Private Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Operated sterilization equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Conducted routine inspection of sterile instruments, identifying and addressing issues promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records of sterilized items and supplies.
- Collaborated with surgical staff to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments for procedures.
- Adhered to infection control protocols, minimizing contamination risks during sterilization processes.
- Monitored performance metrics to maintain high standards of sterilization effectiveness and safety compliance.
- Received deliveries to stock supply closet and manage inventory of dental products and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
- Ensured sterilization quality by meticulously following standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- Promoted workplace safety through active participation in training programs and implementation of recommended practices within the department.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
Sterilization Technician
Queensland Health
08.2016 - 09.2024
- Operated sterilization equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Conducted routine inspection of sterile instruments, identifying and addressing issues promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records of sterilized items and supplies.
- Adhered to infection control protocols, minimizing contamination risks during sterilization processes.
- Trained new team members on proper sterilization techniques and equipment usage.
- Monitored performance metrics to maintain high standards of sterilization effectiveness and safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Reduced risks of infection by consistently maintaining a clean and sterile work environment.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow team members to ensure efficient completion of daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
Education
Cert 3 Sterilization Technician
Cunningham Centre
Online07-2018
Skills
- Instrument decontamination
- Personal protective equipment
- Infection control expertise
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Chemical handling
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Equipment sterilization
- Biological monitoring
- Sterile storage management
- Manual cleaning techniques
- Steam autoclave operation
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control
Timeline
Sterilization Technician
Pindara Private Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Sterilization Technician
Queensland Health
08.2016 - 09.2024
Cert 3 Sterilization Technician
Cunningham Centre