Sterile Processing Team Lead

Location:

Minnesota

Posted:

May 09, 2024

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Kelsie Shields

CRCST/CIS

Hermitage, TN *****

kelsiecorieshields@msn.c

+1-541-***-****

Attentive Sterile Processing Technician willing to relocate with 21 years of combined experience as a technician and Manager in both a hospital and ASC setting. Excellent communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and a superior work ethic. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Methodical professional with an organized approach and good multitasking skills. Experienced in decontaminating, sterilizing and testing medical instruments. Friendly and positive team player with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Sterile Processing Team Lead

AJRI Team Lead @Tristar Centennial Medical Center

April 2023 to October 2023

• Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff. Utilized performance improvement strategies when training and mentoring new employees on Sterile Processing procedures and policies.

• Managed record keeping, documentation and reporting functions for the Sterile Processing department.

• Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budget requirements.

• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various Sterile Processing processes, products, and surgical procedures.

• Utilized performance improvement strategies when training and mentoring new employees on Sterile Processing procedures and policies.

• Managed record keeping, documentation and reporting functions for the Sterile Processing department.

• Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budget requirements.

• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various Sterile Processing processes, products, and surgical procedures. Sterile Processing Technician

Cariant Healthcare Partners Travel Agency @Cookeville Regional Medical Center - Cookeville, TN January 2023 to April 2023

• Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.

• Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.

• Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.

• Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.

• Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.

• Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.

• Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.

• Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.

• Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.

• Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.

• Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.

• Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.

• Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.

• Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.

• Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.

• Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.

• Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.

• Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed.

• Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.

• Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.

• Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.

• Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.

• Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.

• Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.

• Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.

• Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.

• Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.

• Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.

• Sterilized surgical equipment in accordance with infection control policies. Lead Coordinator/Sterile Processing

Technician/Assistant Materials Manager

Slocum Surgery Center For Orthopedics And Sports Medicine - Slocum ASC SPD - Eugene, OR December 2012 to November 2022

• Utilized performance improvement strategies when training and mentoring new employees on Sterile Processing procedures and policies.

• Managed record keeping, documentation and reporting functions for the Sterile Processing department.

• Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budget requirements.

• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various Sterile Processing processes, products, and surgical procedures.

• Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.

• Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with ASC administration, Surgical Service Manager, and Surgeons.

• Coordinated with ASC administration, Surgical Services Manager, and ASC Charge RN to combine group efforts to achieve goals.

• Utilized performance improvement strategies when training and mentoring new employees on Sterile Processing procedures and policies.

• Managed record keeping, documentation and reporting functions for the Sterile Processing department.

• Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budget requirements.

• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various Sterile Processing processes, products, and surgical procedures. Processing materials including: Consumable products, Implants, instrumentation, and necessary equipment.

• Reviewed non-contracted instrumentation and initiated vendor contracts

• Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.

• Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.

• Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.

• Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.

• Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.

• Assessed equipment for proper functionality and sterilized tools and machines after every use.

Sterile Processing Technician

PeaceHealth - Springfield, OR

March 2000 to December 2012