Sterile Processing Quality Assurance

TYIST FELIX

New Orleans, LA ***** ******@*****.*** 504-***-****

Professional Summary

Results-driven Sterile Processing Supervisor with progressive experience in hospital sterile processing operations. Promoted to leadership in December 2023 after demonstrating exceptional technical expertise, reliability, and team collaboration. Skilled in managing daily workflows, ensuring compliance with AAMI and Joint Commission standards, and maintaining high-quality sterilization and decontamination procedures. Dedicated to staff development, operational efficiency, and supporting surgical excellence through safe and accurate instrumentation practices.

Core Skills

• Leadership & Staff Supervision

• Decontamination & Sterilization Procedures

• Quality Assurance & Process Improvement

• Regulatory Compliance (AAMI, OSHA, Joint Commission)

• Scheduling & Workflow Coordination

• Staff Training & Mentorship

• Inventory Control & Equipment Management

• Documentation & Biological Monitoring

• Interdepartmental Communication

Professional Experience

University Medical Center Hospital, UMC – New Orleans, LA Sterile Processing Supervisor December 2023 – Present

• Supervise and coordinate daily sterile processing operations to ensure timely delivery of sterile instruments and supplies to surgical teams.

• Train, coach, and evaluate sterile processing staff to promote adherence to departmental policies and infection prevention standards.

• Oversee sterilization, decontamination, and assembly areas to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

• Conduct quality audits on trays, equipment, and sterilization records to maintain high safety standards.

• Collaborate with OR management to prioritize case loads, troubleshoot instrument issues, and resolve workflow bottlenecks.

• Maintain inventory and supply levels, ensuring cost-effective resource utilization.

• Prepare and submit reports, performance metrics, and corrective action plans to department leadership. Sterile Processing Technician September 2021 – December 2023

• Supported decontamination, sterilization, and case cart assembly processes in a high-volume hospital setting.

• Performed sterilizer testing, biological monitoring, and accurate documentation for compliance.

• Assisted in onboarding and mentoring new technicians.

• Maintained communication with surgical teams to ensure all instrumentation needs were met.

• Played a key role in process improvement initiatives that increased department efficiency. Operating Room Assistant September 2021 – December 2023

• Assisted surgical staff with pre-operative setup, specimen transport, and supply management.

• Prepared and restocked OR rooms, ensuring availability of sterile supplies and instruments.

• Followed strict aseptic and safety protocols to maintain a sterile surgical environment.

• Supported turnover between cases by cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing rooms efficiently. Education & Certification

Delgado Community College – New Orleans, LA

Certificate in Sterile Processing Technology

Completed: May 2022

Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) – HSPA (In Progress/Preferred)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Professional Attributes

• Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high-pressure healthcare settings.

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Committed to patient safety, quality service, and continuous departmental improvement.

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