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Teays Valley West Virginia

Collaborate with Healthcare Administrator in developing department goals and objectives, and established and implements policies and procedures for department operation.Lead the department in change efforts to meet requirements for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award 2015.Develop and recommend department operating budget, ensures that department operates within budget, and that budgetary man hours are commensurate with the workload.Manage, prepare, maintain and completes various department reports including the annual report as well as periodic reports for management, as required.Establish and oversee methods for preparing, handling and storing sterile equipment and materials.Implement policies and procedures for inventory control and issuance of supplies and equipment.Enhance and maintain professional growth and development through seminars, current literature, workshops, inservice meetings and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest occupational trends.Participate in hospital/medical staff committee meetings.Establish and maintain satisfactory customer and public relations, through direct or delegated contacts with representative individuals or groups.Ensure equipment is functioning properly and removes defective equipment from operation; replaces or requisitions maintenance/repair.Select, trains, orient, and assign department staff . Develop standards of performance, evaluates performance, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.

Charleston, West Virginia Area

Finalized case cart preparation and assisted OR staff in preparation of instruments, supplies, and equipment.Finalized case cart preparation for assigned OR's and communicated case cart readiness to staff.Assisted OR staff with first case starts and all turnovers by opening sterile supplies, coordinating instrument turnover with SPD, and setting up OR equipment.Coordinated instrument and equipment needs for multiple OR's and Sterile ProcessingStocks specialty carts.

Charleston, Wv

Supervised employees responsible for either all central supply functions or one specific function such as sterilization, equipment distribution, or linen supply. Assisted employees in day-to-day tasks and ensures hospital procedures are followed and standards are met.

Charleston, West Virginia Area

Provided integrity and sterility of products and services for the customers.Worked in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products.Maintained consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Central Service.Operated and maintained steris reliance machine, records of loads completed, items of loads and maintenance procedures performed.Operated and maintained decontamination equipment.Decontaminated , reprocessed and maintained flexible endoscopes an broncoscope.Monitored surgery schedules daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases.Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.Monitored and maintained appropriate records to remain compliant with applicable regulatory agencies.Maintained strong working/collaborative relationships with other departments to ensure flow and continuity of services.Attended in-service presentations, including but not limited to infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, MSDSand OSHA standards.Reported defective equipment to supervisor or staff.