Teresa Silva

** ******* ***, ************, ** ***09

860-***-**** - advshy@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Independent and patient minded. Experienced tech with over 20 years of experience.

Highly ambitious and familiar with all aspects of sterile processes, documentation and certifications.

Goal-oriented individual with a pleasant personality and a tenacity that knows no restrictions. Motivated and experienced with exceptional leadership talent.

Competent, meticulous, multitasker that works well under pressure. Confident, effective Senior team leader that can adapt well to the environment. Highly organized and detail oriented.

Skills

• Strong verbal communication

• Team liaison

• Code validation skills

• Self-motivated

• Inspection reviews

• Team leadership

• Extremely organized

• Powerful negotiator

• Document scanning

• Skilled in listening

• Conflict resolution

• Staff development

Work History

Oct 2015 to Current

Sterile Processing Team Lead

CCMC – Hartford, CT

• Recorded biologicals and test results.

• Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.

• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.

• Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.

• Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures.

• Recruited, hired, trained and coached on average of 3 new employees per year.

• Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.

• Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.

• Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.

• Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.

• Used TDock System to schedule and manage procedures.

• Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.

• Ensured safety and well-being of patients.

• Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department.

• Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems.

• Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.

• Followed infection control procedures.

Mar 1995 to Oct 2015

Sterile Processing Tech

Saint Francis Hospital – Hartford, CT

Education

High School Diploma

Patricio Prazeres - Lisbon, Portugal

Certifications

Certified Sterile Processing and instruments Technician.

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