Sterile Processing
Resume:
Curtis Anderson, CRCST,CSIP,CSPDM, CFER
Kennett Square Pa. 19348
Dynamic, self-directed, goal-oriented, hand -on professionl with 29 years experience in Central Service / Sterile Processing.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong orientation in customer service / satisfaction. Demonstrated planning, organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills. Professional and articulate; able to interact with physicians, nurses, and clients at all levels. Conscientious application of policies and procedures; detail-oriented individual with demonstrated success in managing diverse priorities.
Work well with a team, yet decisive and self-starting in implementation.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor: August 2011
Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Manager: May 2010
Certified Surgical Instrument Processor: October 2004
Certified Registered Central Service Technician: April 1994
Sterile Processing Management, Regulations and Responsibilities Course: April 2009
Sterile Processing Responsibilities and Practices Course: March 2001
Central Service Technician Training Program: June 1993
3M Ster-Vac Gas Sterilization Operator: February 1995
3M Ster-Vac Gas Sterilization Operator: March 1992
RESEARCH / PUBLICATION / PRESENTATION / TEACHING
Assistant Instructor for the Central Service Technican course at Delaware County Technical School: April 2012 - Present
Speaker, “Cleaning of Microkeratome, “ – Eastern Pennsylvania Association Central Service Monthly Meeting – July 2000
Co-author and Editing: Deck Reference the Care and Handling of Surgical Instruments For
Physicians and Technician, Section 1, Meticulous Care of Microkeratomes, pp. 1-55.
February 2000
Research with New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services on tabletop autoclave May 2000 - January 2002
Research with Paul Graczyk of B. Graczyk, Inc. in formulating a protocol for cleaning of the Microkeratomes and the illustration of Microkeratomes care November 1998 - February 2000
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / AWARD
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution: October 2004 - Present
American Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals: May 1999 – July 2006
Eastern Pennsylvania Association Central Service: June 1997 – December 2001
Delaware Valley Chapter of IAHCSMM: September 1995-June 2007
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management: April 1994- Present
Vice- President Delaware Valley Chapter of IAHCSMM: January 2001-June 2007
American Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals Education Committee: January 2001 - December 2001
Eastern Pennsylvania Association Central Service Seminar Program Committee: January 2001 - December 2001
Plan and Host International Association Of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Fall Meeting - November 1997
Certificate of Appreciation Award American Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals for Outstanding Dedication and Commitment on the Education Committee: January 2001-December 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, Pa. March 2008 - Present
Lead Sterile Processing Technician:
. Supervises 13 employees, responsible for cover department in absent of manager
. Quality assurance, sterilization stats, infraction
. Education, training new employees, compliance
. Assignment, schedule
. Input in hiring, evaluating, termination and discipline
. Decontamination, sterilization, tray assembly, patient care equipment, rentals
. Instrument tracking , develop and modify instrument count sheets, system reports, training,
troubleshoot
. Notifies all malfunctions equipment and all outside rentals
. Regulations, Standards, Recommended practices
. Lean Five Sigma
. Analysis equipment, instruments, purchases supplies, assists in department budget and monthly
budget analysis, people soft
Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. August 2007 – March 2008
Central Processing Supervisor:
. Supervises 16 employees
. Decontamination, sterilization, tray assembly, case cart
. Discipline, evaluation, interviewing
. Ensure all equipment is functioning properly, notifies immediately when malfunctions
occur and follow up on recurring issues
. Instrument tracking, develop and modify instrument count sheets, training, troubleshoot
. Regulations, Standards, Recommended practices
. Schedule, daily assignment
. Policies and Procedures, quality assurance, competency
. NaviCare patient tracking system
. Distribution with proper management of service utilization and inventory levels
LifeCare Hospital of Chester County, West Chester, Pa. November 2006 - August 2007
Materials Manager:
. Order patient care equipment, rentals and notifies all malfunctions on equipment and rentals
. Collecting, receiving, storing, distribution of supplies and equipment
. Coordinating inventory and order procedures
. Verifies receipts of purchased merchandise, invoices, purchase orders and requisitions
. Capital equipment requisition program, both in terms of finding the best prices on items purchased
. Analyzes, evaluates and plan for effective management of supplies, products, and
equipment so that there be maximum quality control
Chester County Hospital, West Chester, Pa. December 2002 - November 2006
Central Supply Lead Technician:
. Supervises 12 employees
. Orientating new employees, education, competency assessment
. Policies and Procedures
. Capital budget, patient charge, inventory control functions, storeroom, rentals, special orders, lawson
. Enter, revises and build instrument count sheets into Alex CSM
. Decontamination, sterilization, tray assembly, patient care equipment and ascertain and resolve
problems related to equipment and outside rentals
. Regulations, Standards, Recommended practices
. Daily, weekly and monthly reports relating to quality assurance
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