Michele M. Mortola
Richmond, Tx 77407
C: 832-***-****
************@*****.***
Objective: Dynamic, energetic and ambitious individual seeks challenging opportunity in a well established, growing company in a surgical instrument industry.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with all members of the work team
- Significant supervisory experience including overseeing the decontamination, cleaning, assembling,
sterilization and high-level disinfection of all reusable instrumentation
- Significant knowledge of intra- and inter-departmental policies and procedures especially related to Central Sterile
Supply, as well as Operating Room and Supplies
- Conscientious, orderly, and able to handle the demands of the operating room environment
- Performs effectively in stressful and emergency situations
Work Experience:
University General Hospital Houston, Tx
Central Sterile Processing Manager
- Responsible for the daily operation of the Central Processing Department. Plans and organizes all services and personnel in the central processing.
- Ensure that services are provided according to established performance expectations and in compliance with relevant law and accreditation standard.
-Identifies areas for improvement based on customer, physician, employee feedback, organizational goals and initiatives, technology advancements and recommended bodies:AORN, AAMI,APIC,OSHA, and JCAHO.
- Cost effective management of Central Processing through development and implementation of approved budget standards.
- Retains, recognizes, coaches, fosters staff development and satisfaction by treating employees with respect and resolving conflict.
- Responsible for ordering all instrument sets and supplies from vendors in accordance to the daily OR schedule.
Elite for Minimally Invasive Surgery Houston, TX
Central Sterile Processing Coordinator 06/10-08/10
- Prepared and issued central supplies and equipment.
- Inspected the Operating Room to ensure and maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
- Conducted daily inventory of surgical instruments to maintain appropriate supply level.
- Assumed responsibility for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing of surgical supplies.
- Maintained the quality of medical products that were processed, packaged, and sterilized such as surgical instruments.
West Houston Medical Center Houston, TX Central Sterile Coordinator 11/99 – 05/10
- Prepared and issued central supplies and equipment.
- Inspected the Operating Room to ensure and maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
- Trained staff members and students.
- Completed other assigned duties and tasks in the Central Material Supply section with little or no supervision.
- Conducted daily inventory of surgical instruments to maintain appropriate supply level.
- Initiated and completed initiatives related to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and/or Quality Control (QC).
- Officially recognized for contributing to unit’s success in JHACO accreditation process.
- Appointed Central Sterile Coordinator
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
Central Sterile Supply Technician, 07/97 – 09/99
- Responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage and
distribution of supplies; maintained the quality of medical products that
were processed, packaged, and sterilized such as surgical instruments
Education: Kean University
Union, NJ, June 1992
EMS Training
Paramus, NJ
Certifications : A) IAHCSMM Certified (CRCST)
May 2012
B) CBSPDT Certified
May 2014
C) ACLS Certified
May 2012
D) PALS Certified
May 2012
E) Basic Life Support
May 2012