Jonathan Sanders
West Liberty
Summary
Sterile Processing Technician with over 10 years of experience. Versatile team player with the ability to adapt, and communicate effectively. Success driven wanting to join a caring team to provide the best patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Sterile Processing Tech, AMN Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego
02.2025 - Current
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged sterile trays for operating room use.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for efficient access.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance records accurately.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Traveling Sterile Processing Tech, AMN Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Woodland Hills
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged sterile trays for operating room use.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for efficient access.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance records accurately.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Traveling Sterile Processing Tech, AMN Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Clackamas
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged sterile trays for operating room use.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for efficient access.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance records accurately.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Traveling Sterile Processing Tech
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: UCSD Jacobs Medical Center
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged sterile trays for operating room use.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for efficient access.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance records accurately.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Traveling Sterile processing tech
AMN healthcare
Laguna Beach
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Providence Mission Hospital, Laguna Beach
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged sterile trays for operating room use.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for efficient access.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance records accurately.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Traveling Sterile processing tech
AMN Healthcare
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged sterile trays for operating room use.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for efficient access.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance records accurately.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Traveling Sterile Processing tech
AMN Healthcare
Goodyear
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: Abrazo West Campus
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged sterile trays for operating room use.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for efficient access.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance records accurately.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Sterile Processing Tech
Life point Health
Paris
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Bourbon Community Hospital
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged sterile trays for operating room use.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for efficient access.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance records accurately.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Sterile Processing Tech
Baptist Health Hospital
Lexington
10.2016 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Lexington, Ky
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged sterile trays for operating room use.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for efficient access.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance records accurately.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Sterile processing tech
St. Joseph Hospital
Lexington
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: Lexington, Ky
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemical solutions.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged sterile trays for operating room use.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Organized and maintained sterile storage areas for efficient access.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance records accurately.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Education
High School - high school diploma
Morgan County High school
HSPA CERTIFICATION - Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Healthcare sterile processing association
BLS - Basic Life Support CPR training
American Heart Association
Skills
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Equipment testing
- Manual cleaning
- Tray preparation
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Instrument inspection
- Assembly and packaging
- Surgical instrument sterilization
- Sterilization documentation
- Processing instruments
- Low-temperature sterilization
- Steam sterilization
- Sterilization procedures
- Sterility assurance testing
- Computerized tracking
- Sterile storage
- Picking instruments
- Pulling case carts
- Chemical handling
- Infection control
- Recording biologicals
- Sterilization techniques
- Case cart assembly
- Infection control protocols
- Collaboration with surgical teams
- Organization and storage management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Safety protocols
Additional Information
I have experience with high level disinfection of Colonoscopes and EGD scopes. I have experience with General, Ortho, Neuro, Laparoscopy, heart, vascular, transplant, robotics, plastics, GYN, urology, pediatrics, labor and delivery, ENT, and clinics.
References
- Louie Phaly, Surgical coordinator, Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills, CA, 949-342-0852
- Mario Quinonez, Lead Sterile Processing Tech, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA 619-370-3296
- Iris Lohia, sterile processing supervisor, Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills, CA 818-719-4746
Timeline
Traveling Sterile Processing Tech, AMN Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
02.2025 - Current
Traveling Sterile Processing Tech, AMN Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 01.2025
Traveling Sterile Processing Tech, AMN Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - 10.2023
Traveling Sterile Processing Tech
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 07.2023
Traveling Sterile processing tech
AMN healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2022
Traveling Sterile processing tech
AMN Healthcare
11.2021 - 05.2022
Traveling Sterile Processing tech
AMN Healthcare
06.2021 - 10.2021
Sterile Processing Tech
Life point Health
02.2020 - 06.2021
Sterile Processing Tech
Baptist Health Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2020
Sterile processing tech
St. Joseph Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2016
High School - high school diploma
Morgan County High school
HSPA CERTIFICATION - Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Healthcare sterile processing association
BLS - Basic Life Support CPR training
American Heart Association