John Shadle

I am a pragmatic, experienced healthcare professional with over two decades in the sterile processing/ surgical services field. I am devoted to improving the patient experience through service excellence and patient advocacy. My specialties include Orthopaedic and Neuro Trauma Systems, as well as cardio-thoracic systems.

I am quite adept at Processes Improvement both for SPD, as well as surgical services at large. I am Lean Six Sigma Certified. I have experience with Value Stream Mapping and Pascal Metrics. I am a proficient Super-user for both Censitrac & SPM MIcroSystems programs and I am well-versed with OneSource.

I have spearheaded Quality Assurance Initiatives regarding Sterility Process Documentation, and overseen Verification Parameter Checks for Sterilization Processes. I know how to execute trending models for productivity and processes improvement. I enjoy learning and actively participating in most anything regarding improving healthcare quality for patients whether its via cutting-edge technology to system-wide improvement initiatives.

I am seeking to expand my role to primarily to include specialization in infection prevention and patient safety.

Most people run away from fires, I put them out.

20 years of experience in sterile processing/10 plus years of experience in leadership/ 5 plus years of experience in aseptic biologic manufacturing/3 years' experience as manager/department head

CRCST Certified

Soon to be CER Certified

College Graduate BA in Political Science

Certified in Lean/Six Sigma