Open to opportunities

selena gamez

@selenagamez

Message

Sterile Processing Technician focused on accurate sterilization, documentation, and patient safety.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a remote or healthcare role where I can contribute strong communication, customer service, and administration skills while supporting accurate sterilization, documentation, and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

I’m a Sterile Processing Technician with hands-on experience across multiple hospital settings, including VA facilities and trauma-focused workflows. I specialize in decontamination, assembly, and sterilization while maintaining accurate sterilization records, inventory management, and quality assurance monitoring.

I validate sterility using biological and chemical testing (including Bowie Dick, IUSS testing, and related washer/cart testing), and I support endoscope reprocessing (e.g., EGD/colon) with high-level disinfection. With a customer service and administrative support background, I bring clear communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving to fast-paced, high-stakes patient-care environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sterile Processing Technician

Madera Community Hospital

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Worked with GI endoscopes (GI & EDG) and decontaminated ortho/general powered instruments, operating Sterrad equipment and completing Bowie Dick, ultrasonic, innowave, and IUSS testing. Prepared and packed trays, checked in loaners, documented loaner counts, and used SharePoint to create templates for count sheets.

Endoscope Decontamination Bowie Dick Testing Innowave Testing IUSS Testing Tray Prep & Packing Loaner Documentation (SharePoint)

Sterile Processing Technician 2

Fresno VA Hospital

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Validated sterility of processed instruments using biological and chemical testing, and performed washer/sterilization testing including Bowie Dick, IUSS, cart/tabletop washer tests, VPRO, and innowave ultrasound testing. Picked up biohazard instruments from clinics in enclosed case carts and assembled trays according to IFUs, including robotic arm disinfection via flush and brush.

Washer Validation Bowie Dick Testing IUSS Testing VPRO Testing Robotic Arm Disinfection IFU Based Tray Assembly

Sterile Processing Technician 2

Fresno Community Medical Center

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Assembled Neuro, Cardiac, Ortho, Dental, Eye, and other surgery trays with patient care as the top priority. Processed 50–60 case carts per day in decontamination, completed peel packs for single items, and fulfilled STAT requests as a tray runner while handling VPRO-powered surgery items.

Tray Assembly Decontamination Case Cart Processing Peel Pack Preparation STAT Runner Support Powered Instrument Handling Medical Instrument Familiarity

Sterile Processing Technician

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Performed sterilization, assembly, and inspection of surgery trays and supported next-day case readiness through disposable case picking. Conducted physical cleaning, ultrasonic washing, and disinfection of trays, including flush and brush work for cannulated items and high-level disinfection of Endocheck GI scopes.

Tray Assembly Sterilization Decontamination Ultrasonic Cleaning High Level Disinfection Endoscope Processing Case Picking

Sterile Processing Extern

San Francisco VA Hospital

May 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Completed a 256-hour sterile processing externship performing decontamination, tray inspection, assembly, and packaging. Assisted with case picking and reprocessed GI scopes (e.g., EGD/colonoscopy) using high-level disinfection, including point-of-use treatment, leak testing, and manual cleaning.

Decontamination Instrument Cleaning High Level Disinfection Tray Packaging Case Picking Sterilization Documentation

Social Media Graphic Designer

Washtenaw Community College

Feb 2020 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Created social media graphics using Canva with balanced, aligned, and visually appealing layouts. Supported brand style and voice and elaborated design ideas during Zoom meetings.

Graphic Design Canva Social Media Assets Branding Visual Contrast

Customer Service Rep

76 Gas Company

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 5 months)

Provided clear, professional customer support by identifying issues and offering effective solutions. Ordered products for the company and collected customer feedback to improve customer service processes.

Customer Service Professional communication Order Processing Feedback Collection Documentation Data Tracking