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United States

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Instrument Processing Division’s processes, effectively managing and training staff in contracted facilities.• Develop and enforce the implementation of policies and new procedures, enhancing client service in alignment with STERIS IMS objectives.• Lead the recruitment, training, and performance management of personnel to meet company and customer standards.• Review and update implementation plans weekly, identifying and addressing potential barriers to success.• Lead cross-functional project teams to drive process improvements, ensuring compliance with project deliverables.• Uphold safety and health policies within contracted facilities while maintaining effective relationships across departments.Key Accomplishments• Oversaw more than $1 million in equipment upgrades for Sterile Processing Departments (SPD), including sterilizers, cart washers, and instrument washers, resulting in improved operational efficiency, enhanced compliance with industry standards, and better patient safety outcomes.• Developed and implemented targeted process improvement plans in the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization areas, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and compliance, which were instrumental in the successful Joint Commission accreditation of three healthcare facilities.• Spearheaded initiatives that resulted in a 98% reduction in surgical case delays due to surgical instrumentation, enhancing operating room efficiency and ensuring timely patient care.• Developed and implemented a streamlined process to ensure timely processing of all necessary surgical trays for procedures, including efficient management of loaner trays, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency andreduced delays in the operating room.

Managed all aspects of the Sterile Processing Department including budget oversight, policy development and implementation, employee performance, compliance and quality assurance assessments. Managed the daily operations and overall performance of the Sterile Processing and to include some Surgical Inventory Department oversight. Created and implemented a quality assurance process to improve surgeon and surgical team satisfaction by ensuring sterile processing equipment works properly. Coordinated activities of the Sterile Processing and Surgical Inventory Supervisor that include weekly folder meetings to address employee, departmental and surgical concerns. Managing an overall staff of 34 employees, hired, trained, processed payroll and conducted performance evaluations. Created and implemented “SPD Just Culture” standards to improve employee accountability and coaching to improve areas of employee deficiency. Established and updated Sterile Processing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and AAMI standards. Worked closely with instrument vendors to ensure department instruments are acquired at competitive prices to stay within budgetary guidelines. Compilation of operating and capital budget for the Sterile Processing Department.

 Responsible for the orientation of center core personnel. Maintained reliable and timely communication with Operating Room Nurses, Replenished supplies in surgical suites, on suture cart and maintains adequate inventory levels. Ensured guidelines for testing all sterilization equipment and results are recorded accurately. Coordinated procurement for any specialty items by contacting vendors or neighboring hospitals. Supported and participated in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided. Provided instruments, case carts, supplies and equipment in direct support of surgical suites Reviewed the OR schedule for coordination of necessary items for surgical cases Operated, tested and maintained all cleaning and sterilization equipment Washed, organized and sterilized instruments following established procedures. Provided properly cleaned and sterilized instruments to Surgery.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Surgical Technology/Technologist, 3.63

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