Experience

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  Cypress pointe surgical hospital

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2016

  Sterile processing manager

  * Supervise timely processing of surgical instrumentation and equipment. * Work with department leadership to manage day to day operations and needs of ancillary departments. * Conduct sterile processing department daily operations including distribution, procurement and logistics of loaner instruments. * Acquire new and refurbished instruments by providing the most cost effective quote. * Maintain supply par and equipment utilized by sterile processing department. * Monitor staff productivity and operational budget for sterile processing. * Total monthly quality measures and present to Nursing Administration. * Insure sterile processing department is DNV/CMS compliant. * Oversee department education, quality improvements, staff scheduling and other duties assigned by OR manager. * Follow and maintain guidelines of hospital standards AAMI, OSHA, AORN, and MSDS. Show less

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  Specialtycare

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Clinical educator, spd

  • Designed and implemented annual education and certification workshops.• Assisted in individualized orientation and education sessions for instrument care.• Conducted and monitored an annual needs assessment for the competency of the staff members.• Designed strategies to provide effective orientation for sterile processing technicians and supervisors.• Encouraged the personal engagement of staff members and their contribution to PI activities.• Analyzed and maintained the performance improvement of technicians. • Maintained documentation and record-keeping system.• Provided the presenters of educational programs with constructive feedback.• Constructed a conducive climate for learning. Show less

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  Our lady of the lake regional medical center

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2018

  Supervisor sterile processing

  • Managed compliance with labor standards and quality assurance measures.• Assisted in the establishment and updating standards process of supplies, chemicals, and materials.• Implemented effective communication and collaboration strategies to enhance ethical and professional relationships with staff.• Ensured the compliance of policies and procedures with the standards established by all regulatory services.• Implemented and managed a strategical process to clean, decontaminate, and assemble a diverse range of instruments. • Worked in collaboration with department heads to manage the smooth transitioning of day to day operations• Reviewed processes continuously to identify opportunities for improvement and change. • Managed and monitored the timely completion of daily, monthly, and quarterly quality reports.• Assisted in the training of sterile processing technicians and supervisors regarding hospital policies, current standards of IAHCSMM, AAMI, AORN, and HFAP/Joint Commission. • Monitored staff productivity and operational budget for sterile processing department.• Identified staff training needs and actively collaborated with the designated departments to incorporate adequate staff education.• Follow and maintain guidelines of hospital standards AAMI, OSHA, AORN, and MSDS. Show less

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  Ochsner health system

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2022

  Manager sterile processing

  • Monitor and manage the financial performance of the department. • Manage and assist with the staff development and training regarding hospital policies, and current standards of IAHCSMM, AAMI, AORN, and HFAP/Joint Commission.• Address operational issues in regards to the quality of sterile processing services.• Participate in process improvement within sterile processing.• Coordinate rapid turnover of items for the OR and clinics.• Acquire new and refurbished instruments by providing the most cost-effective quote.• Follow and maintain guidelines of hospital standards AAMI, OSHA, AORN, and MSDS.• Prepare staffing schedules to provide coverage for assigned shifts. • Mitigate potential safety issues through engagement and collaboration with infection control, and risk management and safety departments.• Monitor operating costs by thoroughly analyzing the operating budget and funding structure. • Maintain and manage the record of performance and organizational goal standards. Show less

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  Uab st vincent's health system

  Aug 2022 - now

  Manager sterile processing
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  Jefferson state community college center for workforce education

  Jul 2023 - now

  Adjunct instructor

  Adjunct instructor teaching Sterile Processing. Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote.