Sterile Processing Tech

Caitlin R. Self

Clinical Education Consultant

********@*****.*** • 513-***-****

• Cincinnati, OH, 45251

Qualifications Summary

Diligent and accomplished professional with extensive experience in developing educational programs, establishing policies/procedures, and designing training sessions for professional development of staff. Independent consultant focused on documentation, learning environment, education, credentials, standards, training, and development initiatives while leading, facilitating, and directing priorities of organization. Well-versed in maintaining departmental education records and assuring competency in adherence with regulatory guidelines. Instrumental in delivering compassionate support to process; ensuring consistency with diverse culture of organization to achieve excellence in all areas of equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Strategic leader with an in-depth understanding of successful and clinically-informed medical or clinical treatments; excellent communication, strong assessment and evaluation abilities, solid interpersonal skills, and aptitude to educate personnel on best practices.

Technically proficient in MS Office Suite, Room Etiquette, MS Excel, EPIC, and Tracking Systems.

Areas of Expertise

Staff Training & Leadership

Medical terminology

Regulatory Compliance

Professional Development

Cross-Functional Collaborations

Patient-Centered Care & Education

Strategic Planning & Execution

Educational Programs Development

Policies Development

Complex Problem-Solving

Relationship Building

Excellent Communication

Steris Incorporated, United States, Travel 2021 – Present

Travel Clinical Educator-I CRCST/CIS/AST

Facilitate extensively in professional development of staff by focusing on objectives, managing distractions, and collaborations. Plan and develop policies/procedures in compliance with regulations for effective staff training, in-servicing, implementation, and account retention. Conduct successful training sessions for staff, outside clinics, and operating rooms in partnership with leadership/management. Complete newly constructed endoscope reprocessing room. Perform ongoing reviews to evaluate and analyze staff and leadership skill set.

Delivered exceptional customer service and maintained a world-class level of customer satisfaction.

Created education resources strategically in accordance with support standards, regulations, and hospital-wide goals.

Designed training programs to assist new hires to learn certain skills, working independently, and enhance job performance.

Met requirements of Sterile Processing department by continuously visiting multiple hospitals to assist in establishing and executing education programs while serving as Traveling Clinical Educator.

Established and supervised quality procedures to provide consistent management of key corporate operations, regulation of successful working practices, and enhancement of quality standards.

Achieved 100% passing rate for new hires becoming certified for CRCST, as well as attained 100% rate in sustainability and education in each facility while traveling.

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center- Level I Trauma, Cincinnati, Ohio 2018 – 2021

Clinical Educator CRCST/CIS/CST

Led and oversaw quality and infection control initiatives for SPD. Maintained departmental education records and assured competency of all SPD staff in adherence with regulatory guidelines. Assisted in professional development of staff at level-I trauma hospital and surpassed needs of Sterile Processing Department by proposing, building, implementing, and assessing efficient educational programs.

Successfully involved in 3 joint commission surveys with perfect scores.

Scheduled and designed training programs for staff and performs quarterly audits of employee records.

Fostered professional coordination with medical, patient care, and interdepartmental staff to improve working efficiency.

Drove strategic execution of education to bring consistent and evidence-based best practices across health system through active collaborations with leaders.

Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center- Level I Trauma, Cincinnati, Ohio 2016 – 2018

Sterile Processing Tech Ill CRCST/CST

Supervised control of all parts of sterilization process, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and sterile storage. Acquired tech III status within first year at Children’s Hospital. Offered direction and guidance to staff for strengthening abilities, setting direction, and reinforcing positive work environment. Operate and maintain decontamination equipment, as well as sterilization equipment. Strategically addressed departmental challenges and created solutions while being accountable for the quality and accuracy of work accomplished.

Reprocessed and maintained flexible endoscopes to provide a reusable endoscope that is safe for patient use.

Achieved promotion to SPD Lead Technician, supervised team members of given area or function, and provided mentoring, monitoring, coaching, and assessment of team members performance, particularly in productivity and quality management.

Devised and maintained sterilization policies/procedures to ensure patient satisfaction by directing cross-functional teams.

Improved customers services experience through excellent services while maintaining consistency and continuous workflow between the O.R. and Sterile Processing.

West Chester Hospital- Level II Trauma, West Chester, Ohio 2013 – 2018

Sterile Processing Tech II CRCST/CST

Successfully assessed and managed all aspects of Sterile Processing. Completed specialization in ENT and Trauma. Facilitated coworkers with proper utilization of the instrument tracking system. Served as Trauma lead in evenings for operating room, as well as prepared operating room for traumas by gathering appropriate supplies and equipment. Designated preceptor for new hires to organize, manage, and delegate tasks. Identified key issues on floor and escalate to management as required.

Maintained and aided sterile field during surgical operations and leveraged appropriate aseptic practices.

Managed and assisted the sterile field during surgical procedures and employed optimal aseptic techniques.

Attained the designation of certified registered central service technician and ran for vice president of HSPA.

Supported in deployment of case carts system and proactive adjustments to choose sheets/preference cards.

Performed tasks regarding instrument set inventory, decontamination, sterilization, and flexible scope reprocessing.

Additional Experience

Trauma O.R Lead West Chester Hospital- Level II Trauma, West Chester, Ohio

Clinical Intern Experience Christ Hospital- Level I Trauma, Cincinnati, Ohio

Education

Associates Of Applied Science-Surgical Technology Summa cum laude

Brown Mackie Career College, Cincinnati, Ohio

CAAHEP Accredited Program Perfect Attendance

Dean’s List GPA: 3.9 Certified Surgical Technologist

Certifications

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Lean Six Sigma, Certifications

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