Bill Rishell

Highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professional with a comprehensive background in sterile processing and medical device management. Currently serving as the Sterile Processing Coordinator, I excel in overseeing all aspects of surgical instrument processing to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. I bring extensive experience in managing departments, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

My role involves training and onboarding new staff, streamlining operations using Lean Management Principles, and collaborating closely with the relevant stakeholders. As a remote medical device project management professional, I offer expertise in sterilization validations, compliance management, and team leadership. My commitment to continuous learning, coupled with a solid foundation in surgical technology, positions me as an invaluable asset to any healthcare project management team, ready to contribute to the success of remote medical device projects.

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.

GED – Vallejo Adult School

Vocational Training in Central Service Technician Course – Vallejo Adult School

College Course in Algebra

College Course in Anatomy/Physiology

Surgical Technologist Program