Sterile Processing Supervisor resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Innovative healthcare leader with 20 years experience in Sterile Processing
Ability to create high performing teams
Patient safety focused while following regulatory standards
Focus on process improvement solutions
Ability to identify cost saving measures
Strong relationship builder between physicians, leadership and key stake holders
Proactive communication and collaboration skills, with a strong attention to detail
Well versed in implementation of new service lines
Results oriented
Skills
Decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization methods in accordance with AAMI, Joint Commission and AORN standards
Ability to lead and inspire team members
Continuous process improvement while utilizing Transformational Healthcare principles
Maintaining competency amongst team members while meeting regulatory compliance requirements
Operating within budgetary allowances, finding cost saving opportunities for the organization ie over time reduction, product evaluations and training for new hires
Building and maintaining relationships between staff, physicians, vendors and customers
Maintaining all regulatory standards applicable to medical device reprocessing. biohazardous waste disposal, personal safety for staff members and patient safety
Experience
01/2011 to CurrentSterile Processing SupervisorAmita Health | Manhattan, IL,
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
Escalated identified risk issues, challenges and trends to senior management and delivered risk-related documents for audit and regulatory exams.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers in face-to-face encounters and through phone conversations.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Maintained industry knowledge through continuing education, training and monitoring of industry publications.
Developed cost-savings and new solutions to existing problems through persistent research and innovation.
Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings.
Protected company brand and improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems arising from deliverables.
Achieved mutual agreements and cleared up miscommunications by working with all parties to reach win-win solutions.
05/2008 to 01/2011Materials ManagerTenneco Automotive | Ligonier, IN,
Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
Managed purchases, receipts and documentation of finished goods, materials and packaging.
Facilitated efficient purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of all company inventory.
Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
Organized shipment paperwork, managed file systems and updated tracking spreadsheets using Aperek and Lawson Systems.
Assessed procedures and processes, implementing improvements to reduce waste and slash consumable supply costs for surgery.
Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
05/2007 to 04/2008Sterile Processing TechnicianMedstar Health | Pasadena, MD,
Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
Recorded the results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
Cleaned operating rooms.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Kept operations running smoothly and solved diverse problems by coordinating with customers, management and internal departments.
Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports.
Collaborated with others to discuss new process improvement opportunities.
01/2000 to 04/2007Sterile Processing TechnicianMedstar Health | Rosedale, MD,
Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
Recorded the results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organized instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Implemented standards and methods to measure effectiveness of facility and regulatory standards.
Actively looked for ways to eliminate or reduce expenses in the surgical arena.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Kept operations running smoothly and solved diverse problems by coordinating with customers, management and internal departments.
Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/1998High School Diploma | Piner High School, Santa Rosa, CAGPA:
Expected in | Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CAGPA:
Expected in | Certified Sterile Processing ManagerCBSPD, , GPA:
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