Sarah Rivera

Infection prevention-focused healthcare operations and compliance professional with more than 10 years of progressive healthcare experience spanning acute care, emergency services, trauma, surgery, oncology, and hospital operations. Currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Health Science while actively pursuing professional development in Infection Prevention & Control and CBIC/CIC examination preparation. Experienced supporting Environment of Care (EOC) compliance, Joint Commission readiness, regulatory documentation, audit preparation, corrective action tracking, multidisciplinary committees, and infection prevention practices.

Clinical background includes phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, IV placement, sterile technique, PPE compliance, isolation precautions, and EMR documentation.

Facilities Coordinator – Healthcare Operations & Compliance - Crothall Healthcare

(2023-02)

• Conduct weekly Environment of Care (EOC) rounds to evaluate compliance with infection prevention, life safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Support Joint Commission readiness and state regulatory inspections through audit preparation, documentation management, and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain eight regulatory and operational compliance binders and audit-ready documentation within TeamDocs.
• Coordinate corrective work orders and compliance follow-up activities while tracking Environment of Care findings and supporting ongoing regulatory surveillance efforts.
• Participate in multidisciplinary EOC committee meetings and coordinate documentation, action items, and follow-up.
• Developed vendor documentation tracking processes and online training resources that improved workflow consistency and documentation practices.

Medical Surgical Technician - University Health System

(2019-07 - 2023-02)

• Performed phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, IV placement, and direct patient care in high-acuity OB/GYN Emergency Services and Orthopedic/Trauma units.
• Maintained sterile technique, PPE compliance, isolation precautions, and infection prevention standards during clinical procedures.
• Supported patient triage, EMR documentation, specimen handling, and interdisciplinary care coordination.

Patient Care Technician - Methodist Hospital

(2019-01 - 2019-07)

• Provided direct patient care while supporting patient safety, documentation, specimen collection, and interdisciplinary care.

Oncology Veterinary Assistant - Mission Veterinary Specialists

(2016-10 - 2019-01)

• Supported oncology clinicians with treatment preparation, specimen collection, sterile technique, and clinical documentation.

Bachelor of Science - Health Science