Sterile Processing Coordinator at Sonoma Valley Hospital (2023-10 – Present)
- Managing the Sterile Processing Department, working under the guidance of the Surgical Services Director.
- Training, onboard, and precept new employees and SPD students from local programs, enhancing team skills and departmental efficiency.
- Implementing Process Improvements using Lean Management Principles to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
- Managing the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, inspection, sterilization, and storage of various surgical instruments for procedures.
Sterilization Validations Manager at Steri-Tek (2022-11 – 2023-10)
- Lead the Sterilization Validation and Dose Mapping Departments, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
- Supervise daily operations, including Single lot/Triple lot release for Medical Device and Pharm Products, Dose Map Projects, and Quarterly Dose Audits.
- Implement and manage documentation through Green Light Guru Change Order software and oversee CAPA Management.
- Train and onboard new employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Develop and execute validation project plans and protocols, contribute to final project reports, and facilitate cross-functional team collaboration for ERP Software launch (NetSuite).
Customer Insight Analyst at STERIS (2022-03 – 2022-10)
- Managed 3rd Party repair contract for Medical Device repair, focusing on flexible/rigid scopes, stainless steel, and powered instruments.
- Developed and conducted in-service trainings across functional departments to optimize contract consumption and enhance device maintenance.
- Performed weekly Preventive Maintenance Inspections to uphold patient safety standards.
- Presented business reviews to highlight repair trends and strategized value-added activities to reduce Cap consumption.
Surgical Technician Student at Altamonte Healthcare (2021-06 – 2022-03)
- Assisted in prepping patients for surgical procedures and transported patients to surgery, ensuring a seamless operational flow.
- Supported surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and monitoring patient vital signs, contributing to successful surgical outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with the Sterile Processing Department to ensure the availability of all critical care supplies and instruments.
Lead/Sr. Sterile Processing Technician / Sterile Processing Technician at Kaiser Permanente (2009-06 – 2018-11)
- Played a key role in opening a new sterile processing department, contributing to design, structure, and operational setup.
- Led process improvements initiatives, enhancing department efficiency and service quality.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including decontaminating and sterilizing medical instruments, and overseeing supply and instrument orders.
Sterile Processing Technician at Summit Alta Bates Medical Center (2012-02 – 2013-02)
- Focused on decontamination and reprocessing of surgical instruments used in surgical procedures.
- Responsible for the end of day functions, checking case carts, reprocessing next day's needs, etc.
- Sterilized instruments, decontaminated various kinds of instruments, and prepped and packed sets.
Sterile Processing Technician at Sutter Surgery Center (2011-03 – 2012-03)
- Focused on decontamination and reprocessing of surgical instruments used in surgical procedures.
- Responsible for the end of day functions, checking case carts, reprocessing next day's needs, etc.
- Sterilized instruments, decontaminated various kinds of instruments, and prepped and packed sets.
Central Processing Technician at Children's Hospital (2007-09 – 2011-03)
- Led night shift operations, specializing in stat needs for surgical trauma cases and maintained patient care equipment.
- Initiated process improvements for crash carts and intubation boxes, enhancing emergency response efficiency.
Central Processing Technician at John Muir Medical Center (2005-05 – 2007-09)
- Led night shift operations, specializing in stat needs for surgical trauma cases and maintained patient care equipment.
- Initiated process improvements for crash carts and intubation boxes, enhancing emergency response efficiency.
