Objective
To obtain gainful employment in a challenging position that will provide growth and experience, utilize my skills, and allow the development of new skills.
Skills
Critical thinking. Problem-solving. Leadership abilities. BLS Certified. CRCST. Knowledge in microbiology, Communicable Diseases. A clear understanding of SPD Processes, Decontamination through to sterility
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Kristopher D Gale
Sterile Processing Tech BLS / CRCST
Experience
Traveler- Vanderbilt University March 2023 – June 2023
Traveler- Baptist Health. Dec 2022 – March 2023
Traveler- University of KY. Sept 2022 – Dec 2022
Traveler- Norton Children’s May 2022 -- Aug 2022
Traveler- University Of Mi. Feb 2022 -- May 2022
Traveler- Norton Health Care Nov 2021 -- Feb 2022
Traveler- Banner University Aug 2021 – Nov 2021
Traveler- University Of Mi Jan 2021 – Aug 2021
Traveler- Piedmont Health July 2020 – JAN 2021
Traveler- Mott Children’s U of M. Feb 2020 – May 2020
Ascension St. John Hospital Oct 2018 – Feb 2020
Sterile Tech 2 – Quality assurance and tray maintenance, Precepting new hire staff, Process improvement in compliance with AAMI, AORN, OSHA, and CDC requirements, updating inventory ( trays + tracking system),
Steris IMS University Of Illinois Oct 2017 -- Oct 2018
Sterile Tech- responsible for assisting in reprocessing of surgical instrumentation according to AAMI, AORN, OSHA and CDC compliance requirements. Facilitating communications with operating rooms. Organization of sterile storage area. Maintaining par levels both SPD and CORE. Emergency backup case cart preparation and maintenance. Case cart preparation for the next day. Labor and Delivery sets and packs. Cath lab sets and packs. Crash cart preparation. Loaner implant restocking. Loaner log maintenance
Henry Ford Health System Jan 2016 – Oct 2017
Sterile Tech- responsible for assisting in reprocessing of surgical instrumentation according to AAMI, AORN, OSHA and CDC compliance requirements. Facilitating communications with operating rooms. Organization of sterile storage area. Maintaining par levels both SPD and CORE. Emergency backup case cart preparation and maintenance. Case cart preparation for the next day. Labor and Delivery sets and packs. Cath lab sets and packs. Crash cart preparation. Loaner implant restocking. Loaner log maintenance.
Henry Ford Health System Feb 2014 – Jan 2016
Emergency Room Senior Admitting Officer - Confirmation of patient registration and demographic information. Insurance verification, Scheduling OR assignments and Bed placement. Train new hire admitting officers, Process improvement team with leadership. Department HIPPA Specialist and trainer.
Henry Ford Health System Feb 2013 – Feb 2014
Patient Accesses Specialist (Float)- Schedule maintenance & patient registration. Pre-Surgical testing and patient procedure education. Surgical preparation check list review. Patient medical clearance verification in compliance with specialty Providers. Hospital Lab scheduling and referrals.
Smart Care Urgent Care Jan 2012 – Feb 2013
Medical Assistant- Patient registration, Insurance Verification, Obtain patient Vitals and Medical history. Radiology Imaging and Vision testing. Lad testing and administrating medication.
Oakwood Health System Dec 2009 – March 2011
Mental Health Tech- Behavioral observation, administer medication, obtain vitals, guide visitors and patients through locked facility in accordance to department policies. Charting daily activities, medical updates, injuries, and reactions to any medications.