Sterile Processing Tech

Juliette E. Ahanobi

*** ********* ****, ***********, ** 60440

815-***-**** **************@*****.***

Accomplished Leader eager to contribute 25 years of sterile processing experience to a Director level role within a level one trauma hospital. PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to spearhead process improvement initiatives, resulting in maximized efficiency and optimization of available resources within a level one trauma hospital environment.

• Consistently recognized for the ability to maintain regulatory compliance / quality control across multiple sterile processing departments.

• Easily adaptable with a keen ability to thrive in both individual and group environments.

• Dynamic interpersonal communication skills instrumental to leading highly productive teams of 90+ direct reports.

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Lexington Medical Center, Columbia, SC 2019-Present Manager

• Oversee operations for a team of 48 FTE

• Supervise budget operations for replacement instruments and coordinate instrument repairs as needed

• Develop vendor contracts with timeliness and attention to detail

• Commenced and currently oversee an internship program for Sterile Processing Technicians

• Successfully passed two DNV inspections

Fairfax Medical Center, Falls Church, VA 2018-2019 Director of Sterile Processing

• Fulfill critical leadership position dedicated to overseeing daily operations for 90+ full time employees within a 1600 bed, level one trauma hospital.

• Leverage exemplary organizational skills to strategically coordinate all operations; closely review existing processes and implement strategies to increase efficiency.

• Strategically outline departmental goals; implement innovative tactics to ensure achievement of objectives.

• Utilize dynamic leadership abilities to manage team building initiatives; outline staffing needs, conduct in- depth training and implement strategies to promote retention.

• Maintain utmost quality assurance while managing annual budget; identify cost cutting opportunities while maintaining proper inventory levels.

• Conduct in-depth research to remain up to date on latest industry trends. St Mary and Elizabeth Hospital-Chicago, IL 2015-2018 Manager, Sterile Processing Department

• Assumed responsibility over 15 FTE across two hospital locations

• Received merit based promotion due to demonstration of strong leadership and process improvement abilities.

• Chief responsibilities included surgical instrument inventory control and maintenance, as well as verifying accuracy throughout all documentation.

• Maintained strict adherence to JCAHO, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, AORN and department of health regulations.

• Heavily involved in team onboarding, including interviewing, hiring and training, critical to optimizing productivity.

• Conducted thorough performance assessments and develop needs based action plans for staff weaknesses.

Key Achievements

• Streamlined multiple departments into single sterile processing department.

• Deployed a highly effective case cart system; leading to increased efficiency throughout processing and locating surgical trays and instruments.

Juliette E. Ahanobi

604 Sheffield Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

815-***-**** **************@*****.***

Mount Sinai Hospital-Chicago, IL 2014-2015

Assistant Manager, Sterile Processing Department

• Proactively provided management to 10+ direct reports.

• Successfully generated and analyzed quality reports and staffing requirements.

• Efficiently processed and distributed sterile equipment and supplies.

• Actively accountable for sterilization monitoring.

• Collaboratively communicated with Operating Room team to proactively anticipate needs.

• Responsible for handling department risk and safety issues.

• Cooperated with staff to concisely create goals, projections and progress updates. Hines Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Hines, IL 2009-2014 Central Processing Technician

• Effectively performed daily equipment maintenance, including decontaminating, assembling, wrapping and sterilizing instruments and trays.

• Created and implemented training processes instrumental to department success.

• Resourcefully redesigned and standardized supplies for OR and SPS departments.

• Ensured compliance adherence among record keeping.

• Acted as manager to exhibit sound judgment calls and coordinate staff activities when necessary. Medstaff Alternative 2000-2009

Surgical Technologist

• Efficiently supported surgeons to ensure safe invasive surgical procedures, functional equipment and controlled operative conditions.

• Responsible for assembling sterile and non-sterile utensils for operation preparation.

• Actively aided in patient surgical preparation.

Cook County Hospital 1994-2000

Surgical Technologist

• Provided necessary support to ENT and Plastic Surgery team leader during therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

• Successfully aided in wound suturing, applying dressing, handling tissue and cutting stitches.

• Proactively prepared surgical room for procedures including sterilization of equipment.

• Tended to pre and post operative patients including disinfecting incision sites and shaving.

• Trained and mentored new surgical technicians and nurses. U.S. Air Force 1985-1992

Surgical Technologist

• Efficiently prepared sterile dressings and closed incisions. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master in Health Service Management, Keller School of Management, Naperville, IL; 2013 Bachelor in Health Service Management, DeVry University- Naperville, IL; 2012 Member. ACHE (American College of Healthcare Executive) Member. IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management)

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