Sterile Processing Facilities Manager

Objectives

Pursuing a challenging position where experience and training are Professionally utilized while allowing opportunities for Advancement.

Work Experience

U of L Jewish

Manager Sterile Processing Department

05/2023 – Present

Plans for strategic, operational, and programmatic processes that direct the department, in accordance with customer needs, to achieve the hospital's mission.

Communicates the organization and departmental goals and plans to SPD personnel. Effectively communicates with department staff, other departments, physicians, outside agencies, vendors, etc. to facilitate above such goals and plans.

Assures that the department is adequately staffed. Interviews, selects, and hires new personnel. Reviews general orientation with new personnel, and schedules departmental orientation to cover all aspects of SPD.

Provides educational opportunities and training for SPD personnel, and other hospital personnel that participate in sterilization or high-level disinfection practices. Maintains competency records. Acts as a liaison and resource person for all other medical center departments in relation to decontamination, sterilization, and high-level disinfection of instruments or equipment.

Assures preventive maintenance of processing equipment is performed as scheduled and all repair information is forwarded to the Clinical Engineering Department.

Prepares and adheres to annual operating and capital budgets, reviews departmental financial performance monthly. Monitors sterilization and high-level disinfection chemical products utilized throughout the facility.

Keeps statistical information and prepares reports related to departmental activities monthly. Works with Facilities manager to evaluate workflow and provide recommendations for improvement.

Works with Facilities manager to ensure that appropriate monitors are in place (e.g., temperature, humidity, air exchange) in all areas performing sterilization or high-level disinfection duties. Oversees ordering of supplies and instruments and maintains adequate inventory to supply routine and emergency needs.

Maintains continuous quality improvement throughout department through use of employee performance metrics, equipment monitors and testing procedures, and problems identified by customers.

Maintains instructions for use (IFUs) of equipment/instruments and ensures staff access. Works in collaboration with Infection Prevention and Control to identify and address trends and issues regarding surgical site infections as it might relate to sterilization or disinfection processes.

Acts as a resource to individuals preparing for certification in reprocessing or sterilization.

Responsible for approving department staffing schedule and reviewing/approving timecards.

Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. Cypress

Manager I Sterile Processing Department

04/2021 – 10/2022

Monitor the workflow, people flow and air Flow in four main areas of Sterile Processing services which include decontamination, sterilization/preparation, and Sterile Supplies by day-by-day basis.

Determines the priorities, document accuracy and present staffing Requirements and staff assignments in accordance with skills, Abilities and needs.

Assisting in monitoring the legal documentation focused on the Quality assurance, proper process vs proper RME critical and noncritical for patient safety and infection control.

Responsible for making assignments, resolving complaints, initiating disciplinary actions, when necessary, with verbal or written form.

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff, OR team, ICS, & Material Managements.

Manages and supervise proper methods and techniques for Handling, storing, and protecting reusable medical equipment from infection. Effectively leads new staff through the required SPS Orientation. Leading by example elicits their Cooperation and inspiring new staff to excel. Guides coworkers through sterile processing and distribution electronic training system.

Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.

Manages Sterile Processing department personnel to achieve established operational and quality goals: Schedules and conducts performance evaluations, interviews prospective employees, and completes personnel actions, including counseling and terminations, as necessary.

Ensured implementation of standards within the quality assurance monitoring process and improvements are followed. Oversee ordering of departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment needs. Working closely with other departmental leaders in implementing an effective, human resource management program, quality to insure a Competent, motivated group of employees.

Manages Sterile Processing department personnel to achieve established operational and quality goals: Schedules and conducts performance evaluations, interviews prospective employees, and completes personnel actions, including counseling and terminations, as necessary.

Troubleshooting complex sterilizers used in the medical center to ensure optimal operation.

Martha Vineyard Hospital, Mass General Brigham

Manager of Sterile Processing/Supply/Endo Department

01/2019- 04/2021

Traveling or contract Position

Worked as a contracted Manager to monitor correct process of instrument assembly use of the instrument tracking system Censitrac and by maintaining adequate sterilization of instruments by preparation for surgical procedures.

Supervised the central sterile processing and endoscopy tech specialist staff to ensure department and hospital guidelines are followed. Conducted verbal and written performance conversations with staff following departmental and intuitional policies. Recommendations, requests, and alterations of different staffing strategies to make department more operational and cost efficient.

Ensured implementation of standards within the quality assurance monitoring process and improvements are followed. Oversee ordering of departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment needs.

Monitored staff orientation and training instructions for new personnel. Built and Maintained Relationships among co-owners, managers, supervisors, and other leaders. Maintained regular contacts with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to

Expand and strengthen relationships. Communicated Effectively: Recognized group interactions and modified one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivered Excellent Services through Solving Complex Problems: Approached problems from different angles; identified new opportunities.

Vanderbilt/Briley Medical Center

Manager Sterile Processing Department

08/2018-01/2019

Traveling or Contracted Position

Managed the Vanderbilt enterprise SPD by Monitoring the workflow, people flow and air Flow in four main areas of Sterile Processing services which include decontamination, sterilization/preparation, and Sterile Supplies by day-by-day basis.

Provides supervision to staff to ensure departmental guidelines are followed and assigned tasks are timely and accurately completed.

Supervised the central sterile processing and endoscopy tech Specialist to ensure department and hospital guidelines are adhered to and followed.

Conducted verbal and written performance conversations with staff following departmental and intuitional policies. Ensured implementation of standards within the quality assurance

monitoring process and improvements are followed. Oversee ordering of departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment needs.

Coordinated shift schedules, performs electronic timekeeping, and Assigns job responsibilities based on departmental staffing needs.

Monitored staff orientation and training instructions for new personnel. Built and maintained Relationships among co-owners, managers, supervisors, and other leaders.

Maintained regular contacts with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.

Knowledge of determining the criticality category of RME using the Spaulding Classification System and interprets sterilization.

Parameters provided by manufacturer guidelines to determine the proper method of sterilization. Knowledge of operating sterilization equipment such as AER: Automatic Endoscopic Reprocesses, Medivators, Steam Sterilizers, Sterrad, Sterrad NX, ETO sterilizers, Vpromax, heat sealers, tube Dryers, McGan MMPD-8K and incubators. Troubleshooting complex sterilizers used in the medical center to ensure optimal operation.

Made decisions in Performance approval of high-level disinfection using Cidex OPA, or equivalent according to manufacturer guidelines documenting and validating that chemicals are tested and meet requirements to ensure that disinfection has occurred.

Team member of RME committee of department renovations andSOPs to monitor, review and create. Made strategies to implement new equipment and products to the department. Follow up on the performance and production of new equipment with accumulating data from end users.

Participated in in-services, training, and education as an Educator in department to all level of subordinates to make majority of certified techs and signed on competencies.

Monitored workload progress, planning as needed to satisfy priorities. Obtained assistance from the Processing and Decontamination Unit other Supervisors or Leads and/or Assistant Chief when supervisory intervention is required to eliminate backlogs, disciplinary or performance problems, special request that cannot be routinely handled.

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Inc.

Sterile Processing Tech III– Lead Tech - SPD Supervisor

10/2005-11/2015

As a Supervisor Sterile Processing & Supply Technician within the Sterile Processing Services duties such as various sterilization processing, decontamination, surgical tray assembly, reusable medical equipment processing and quality assurance functions and case cart assembly.

Responsible for maintaining the daily workflow/assignments of the Processing and Decontamination medical supply technicians.

Distributed and balanced the workload among staff in accordance with established workflow or job specialization, assures timely workload completion and that staff keeps busy performing assigned workload.

Conducted on-the-job staff training and in-services to assure they understand and fulfill their duties appropriately in accordance with established procedures.

Monitored workload progress, planning as needed to satisfy priorities. Obtained assistance from the Processing and Decontamination Unit other Supervisors or Leads and/or Assistant Chief when supervisory intervention is required to eliminate backlogs, disciplinary or performance problems, special request that cannot be routinely handled.

Maintained a current working knowledge of supplies, instrumentation, and equipment distributed. Instructs medical supply technicians as well as clinical staff including nurses to assure adherence to procedures.

BUSHRA’S RESUME

Function, when necessary, as a backup for basic computer operations. May be called upon to place requisitions for emergency supplies in the absence of the Chief, Assistant Chief and Supervisor. Maintained accurate records of all areas of responsibility and reports daily to the Supervisor and/or Assistant Chief regarding performance.

Understood and followed principles and procedures for processing of used/contaminated instruments, reusable supplies, and equipment.

Exhibited full understanding of and exercises conscientious adherence to practices of standard precautions in all areas of performance.

Performed routine and special cleaning, disinfection and decontamination of contaminated patient care supplies, instruments, and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Disassembled and inspected items for damage or missing components. Operates equipment and instruments to insure proper functioning prior to sterilization or redistribution.

All malfunctioning instruments or equipment is sent to Biomedical Engineering or an appropriate vendor for repair. Maintained follow of proper guidelines for workflow, air flow and people

flow. Effectively lead new staff through the required SPS Orientation. Leading by example elicits their Cooperation and inspiring new staff to excel. Guides coworkers through sterile processing and distribution electronic training system.

Made Audits Documentation records for Gas and Steam Sterilizers as well as Biological Indicators results. Monitored SPM System to maintain adequate workflows in SPS department and every Service in the hospital.

Responsible for filling out work orders for needed repairs, storing clean and sterile equipment, and properly issuing SPS equipment to the using areas.

Lake Spring AL & MC Inc.

Medical Technologist/Shift supervisor

10/2003 – 10/2005

Responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to residents. Performed various administrative duties such as maintaining documentations records and communication tracks pretending to patient care for facility audits, ensuring safety and care of resident environment, providing residents with dignity and respect.

Achieved long term and short-term goals as established in the department’s annual operating plan. Coordinate work within the department with multiple areas, as well as with sister companies.

Supervised assigned personnel, reporting pertinent information to the immediate manager or AOD, responding to inquiries or requests for information.

Administer professional skilled services; assist with physician visits, physical examinations, and chart reviews; provide direct nursing care as needed.

Coordinate and delegate emergency response and care to the independent living residents along with hospice care.

Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician using current, accepted standards of nursing practice and quality assurance, as needed. Organize, schedule, and distribute work among assigned personnel. Worked closely with the supervisory group in implementing an effective human resource management program to ensure a competent, motivated group of employees.

Ensure that Schedule II Narcotic Records are destroyed for shift; report any discrepancies to the Director of Nursing. Responsible for maintaining staffing issues/concerns. Approving overtime and annual leave. Signing off payroll sheets. Participating on the interview panel.

Education:

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

GPA- NA - Majoring in Managements–2nd Bachelors/Accelerated Bridge

Program to master’s program– 3/2022 (Part Time)

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

GPA-3.7 in Majoring IT – Associate of Arts – 2011 to 2013

BUSHRA’S RESUME

Georgia Medical Institute-Norcross, GA

GPA-3.5 in Medical Assistant – 2004 to 2005

Shri Ramanand Trithe Nandad University, Parbhani, MS India

GPS-4.0 Microbiology/Healthcare Management – BS 1997 to 2000

Certification

Certified Preceptor, CSPDT, BLS,

CHL and Six Sigma program (in progress)

Personal Data

Hard working, Multitask, Multilingual (Urdu, Hindi,and English - advance level), Work with loyalty and dignity toward patient/client and co-worker with positive and professional manners.

Clean and clear background. Positive write ups in career, Director/Deans of Honor roll with consistent higher grade & work performances in school & career.

References

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