John E. Christian

Experience

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  Bronson Healthcare

  Dec 1999 - Feb 2001

  Sterile Processing Technician, CBSPD

  • Decontamination of soiled instruments.• Assembly and sterilizing of surgical instruments via steam, Sterrad 100s &EtO sterilization methods.• Recording time and temperature settings and gauge readings for steam, Sterrad 100s & EtO sterilizers.• Assembly of case carts for next day surgical procedures.

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  St. John Providence Health System

  Mar 2001 - Jul 2002

  Sterile Processing Technician, CBSPD

  • Decontamination of soiled instruments.• Assembly and sterilizing of surgical instruments via steam, Sterrad 100s & EtO sterilization methods.• Recording time and temperature settings and gauge readings for steam, Sterrad 100s &EtO sterilizers.• Assembly of case carts for next day surgical procedures.

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  Henry Ford Health System

  Sept 2002 - Aug 2003

  Anesthesia Tech

  • Supplied services for the anesthesia department when needed.• Stocked carts with medical supplies.• Turned over anesthesia machines in operating rooms after surgical procedures.

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  Lucky Roll Records

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Owner

  • Provides studio recording services.• CD sales.• Mixing and mastering services.• Promotional work.• Contract handyman services.

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  Swift Transportation

  Jul 2004 - Sept 2004

  O.T.R. Truck Driver (Trainee)

  • Transporter of bulk materials across the United States.• Maintaining of driver log books.• Pre trip vehicle inspections.

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  Department of Veterans Affairs

  Feb 2009 - Sept 2015

  • Responsible for the leadership & direction of employees in sterile processing.• Responsible for procuring quotes for instrument replacement from vendors/companies to replace missing instruments from sets.• Decontamination of soiled instruments.• Assembly and sterilizing of surgical instruments via steam, Sterrad 100s & EtO sterilization methods.• Recording time and temperature settings and gauge readings for steam, Sterrad 100s & EtO sterilizers.• Assembly of case carts for next day surgical procedures.• Management of locations for surgical instrumentation in sterile storage via Microsoft Excel & Access.• Perform training and orientation for new employees.• Provide training and in-services for employees.• Updating of instrumentation inventory list & sterilization records via Microsoft Word.• Works with Lead Tech in preparing and planning monthly schedule for shift employees and prioritize work according to the needs of the service.• Quality assurance checks of sterilization documentation for errors and omissions.• Responsible for oversight of instrument tracking system from Censis Technologies.• Quality checks & photographing of incoming vendor instrumentation. Show less • Responsible for the leadership & direction of employees in sterile processing.• Decontamination of soiled instruments.• Assembly and sterilizing of surgical instruments via steam, Sterrad 100s & EtO sterilization methods.• Recording time and temperature settings and gauge readings for steam, Sterrad 100s & EtO sterilizers.• Assembly of case carts for next day surgical procedures.• Management of locations for surgical instrumentation in sterile storage via Microsoft Excel & Access.• Perform training and orientation for new employees.• Assisting in supervisor duties as well as covering as acting supervisor in the absence of the shift supervisor.• Updating of instrumentation inventory list & sterilization records via Microsoft Word.• Prepares and plans monthly schedule for shift employees and prioritize work according to the needs of the service. • Quality assurance checks of sterilization documentation for errors and omissions.• Quality checks & photographing of incoming vendor instrumentation.• Preparation of shift reports in the absence of supervisor.• Responsible for oversight of instrument tracking system from Censis Technologies. Show less • Decontamination of soiled instruments.• Assembly and sterilizing of surgical instruments via steam, Sterrad 100s & EtO sterilization methods.• Recording time and temperature settings and gauge readings for steam, Sterrad 100s & EtO sterilizers.• Assembly of case carts for next day surgical procedures.• Management of locations for surgical instrumentation in sterile storage via Microsoft Excel & Access.• Quality assurance checks of sterilization documentation for errors and omissions.• Quality checks & photographing of incoming vendor instrumentation. Show less

  • Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist, CRMST, CRCST

    Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Lead Medical Supply Technician, CRMST, CRCST

    Apr 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Medical Supply Technician, CRMST, CRCST

    Feb 2009 - Apr 2012
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  Moffitt Cancer Center

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2016

  Sterile Processing Supervisor/Sterile Processing Tech III, CRCST

  • Responsible for the leadership & direction of employees in sterile processing.• Responsible for making sure the needs of the department are met by assigning staff members to areas where the need is most.• Cleaning and decontamination of soiled instruments.• Assembly and sterilizing of surgical instruments via various sterilization & High-Level Disinfection methods (Steam, Sterrad, Evotech, Medisafe etc.).• Recording time and temperature settings and gauge readings for various sterilization & High-Level Disinfection methods (Steam, Sterrad, Evotech, Medisafe etc.).• Assembly of case carts for next day surgical procedures.• Quality assurance checks of sterilization documentation for errors and omissions via Censitrac.• Quality checks of incoming vendor instrumentation.• Daily preparation of shift reports for the department manager.• Conducts a daily walk-through with other shift leaders to give an overall view of the department progress and needs. Show less

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  BayCare Health System

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  Sterile Processing Tech-Lead/Sterile Processing Tech, CRCST, CHL, BLS

  • Responsible for the leadership & direction of employees in sterile processing.• Responsible for making sure the needs of the department are met by assigning staff members inareas where the need is most.• Cleaning and decontamination of soiled instruments.• Assembly and sterilizing of surgical instruments via various sterilization &High Level Disinfection methods (Steam, Sterrad, Evotech, Medisafe, ETO, etc.).• Recording time and temperature settings and gauge readings for varioussterilization & High Level Disinfection methods (Steam, Sterrad, Evotech, Medisafe, ETO etc.).• Assembly of case carts for next day surgical procedures.• Responsible for monthly Quality Assurance checks of instrument sets, decontaminated sets andcase carts.• Quality checks & photographing of incoming vendor instrumentation.• Knowledge of instrument set tracking via SPM Microsystems. Show less

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  Phoenix Children's Hospital

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  Sterile Processing Supervisor, CRCST, CHL, BLS

  • Responsible for the leadership & direction of employees in sterile processing.• Responsible for making sure the needs of the department are met by assigning staff members to areas where the need is most.• Responsible for assigning staff members with daily working assignments.• Cleaning and decontamination of soiled instruments.• Assembly and sterilizing of surgical instruments via various sterilization & High-Level Disinfection methods (Steam, Sterrad, Steris 1E, etc.).• Recording & monitoring time and temperature settings and gauge readings for various sterilization & High-Level Disinfection methods (Steam, Sterrad, Steris 1E, etc.).• Assembly of case carts for next day surgical procedures.• Responsible for ordering single use materials for surgical procedure via Par Excellence.• Basic knowledge of timekeeping responsibilities via Kronos. Show less

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  Banner Health

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2018

  Sterile Processing Supervisor, CRCST, CHL, BLS

  • Responsible for the leadership & direction of employees in sterile processing.• Responsible for creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations for monthly staff meetings.• Responsible for basic timekeeping and creating staff schedules through Kronos.• Responsible for placing orders for supplies & instrument needs for the department via Lawson.• Responsible for making sure the needs of the department are met by assigning staff members toareas where the need is most.• Responsible for checking in and inventorying purchased instrumentation for instrument sets.• Responsible for providing in-services on new and incoming instrument sets to department staffmembers.• Responsible for contacting instrument and vendor representatives for instrument quotes, to setup meetings and plan in-services for education of department staff members.•Responsible for placing work orders for damaged instruments & equipment.• Responsible for assigning staff members with daily working assignments.• Cleaning and decontamination of soiled instruments.• Assembly and sterilizing of surgical instruments via various sterilization & High-Level Disinfection methods (Steam, Sterrad, Medivator, Cidex OPA etc.).• Recording & monitoring time and temperature settings and gauge readings for various sterilization & High-Level Disinfection methods (Steam, Sterrad, Medivator, Cidex OPA etc.).• Assembly of case carts for next day and add-on surgical procedures. Show less

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  Alegiant Healthcare

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

  Travel SPD Tech, CRCST, CHL, BLS

  • Decontamination of soiled instruments.• Assembly and sterilizing of surgical instruments via steam, Sterrad 100s &EtO sterilization methods.• Recording time and temperature settings and gauge readings for steam, Sterrad 100s &EtO sterilizers.• Assembly of case carts for next day surgical procedures.

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Sept 2018 - now

  Chief, Sterile Processing Services, CRMST, CRCST, CHL, BLS

  • Distributing and balancing the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization, assuring timely accomplishment of the assigned work.• Reviews the status and progress of work and makes adjustments in accordance with establishing priorities. • Instructing employees in specific tasks and job techniques and making available written instructions, reference materials and supplies providing on the job training to new employees.• Maintains current knowledge on Reusable Medical Equipment procedures, policies, and directives in order to answer questions of employees.• Monitors working conditions and approves leave requests while maintaining required staffing levels for all tours of duty.• Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and monitors performance progress and training needs employees.• Contributes to the oversight of all supervision, administrative, management, and direction of SPS.• Manages, directs and adapts work to accomplish program goals and objectives, and meets new and changing program requirements. • Plans and projects staffing needs and requirements. • Serves as liaison between SPS and other departments.• Performs a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues.• Communicates effectively with subordinate employees and internal/external staff of varying backgrounds.• Ensures all functions of SPS and the RME program are functioning effectively.• Analyzes current and future workforce requirements to determine competencies and skills needed.• Works with servicing Human Resources Management Office in participating in all steps of the recruiting and hiring process. • Meets all established time-frames and deadlines. Show less