Sterile Processing Technician
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ROSEMARY KING-GLASPER
Professional Summary
Certified Sterile Processing Technician with over 29 years of successful experience in operating, managing and creating positive change within the Sterile Processing Dept. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in maintaining all industry standards and departmental certifications . Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling instruments and conducting assessments. Ready to bring nearly 3 decades of related experience to challenging new role. Work History
Precise Sterility Consulting, LLC - Sterile Processing Manager Houston, TX
08/2021 - Current
Providence Hospital / UMMC North Hospital - Sterile Processing Manager
Houston, TX
11/2016 - 08/2021
Manages and coordinates all sterilization processes. Ensures strict adherence of bacteriologic testing and storage of records according to federal, state, and local agencies
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Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards
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Oversees and reports Sterile Processing Unit's Performance Improvement activities through identification of opportunities and applying principles of performance improvement to effect meaningful improvement within the department and with other service areas, as appropriate
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Interviews, hires, assists with training, coaches and disciplines employees to meet company objectives and customer requirement
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Led a Sterile Processing Dept of consisting of 3-4 Sterile Processing Technicians
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Manages Sterile Processing department personnel to achieve established operational and quality goals.
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Houston, TX 77090
Skills
● Laboratory procedures
● Training & Development
● Cultural awareness
● Project Management
● Maintenance & Repair
● Team building
● Sterilization Procedures
● Computerized Tracking
● HIPAA Compliance
● Sterile Procedures and Techniques
● Recording Test Results
● Infection Control
● Decontamination Procedures
● Recording Biologicals
● Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
● Completing Diagnostic Tests
● Pre-surgical preparation
● Infection control protocols
● Setting up and operating equipment
● Safe sharps disposal
● Passing surgical instruments
Education
11/2010
Certified Board Sterile Processing &
Distribution
Houston, TX
Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution
Tech: Sterile Processing Technology
Red Oak Hospital - Sterile Processing Supervisor
Houston, TX
06/2013 - 11/2016
Imperial Surgery Center - Sterile Processing Supervisor Houston, TX
08/2011 - 06/2013
North Cypress Medical Center - Sterile Processing Technician Houston, TX
01/2009 - 08/2011
Schedules and conducts performance evaluations to ensures proper operational processes are followed by all members
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Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
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Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results related to Sterile Processing Department
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Developed and implemented new Dept. SOPs that increased productive and minimized instrumentation turnover time
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Saved over $1.2 million by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems stemming from issues within Sterile Processing Dept.
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Responsible for maintaining all Sterile Processing Dept. Certifications & State Accreditations
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Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
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Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
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Conducted bowie dick, biological and washer decontamination tests regularly.
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Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
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Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
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Recorded, reported and posted test results using Getinges and ASP reporting systems.
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● Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
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Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
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Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
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Modernized sterile processing department by eliminating out dated items/equipment that did not meet AAMI guidelines or OSHA regulations.
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Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
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Chalmette Medical Center - Sterile Processing Technician Chalmette, LA
03/1999 - 08/2005
Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures.
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Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
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● Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
● Recorded biologicals and test results.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
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Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
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● Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
● Recorded biologicals and test results.
Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures.
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