Sterile Processing Manager - Adventhealth Palm Coast Florida - Palm Coast, FL
(2023-01)
Assumes twenty-four (24) hour accountability for the management of SPD and all phases of the sterilization process within the organization.
- Oversees and coordinates supply management in SPD, Endoscopy and Anesthesia sites
- Collaborates with Operating Room leadership on supply management in the applicable Surgical Areas
- Oversees and participates in development of policies and procedures which reflect current standards and regulatory requirements
- Interprets policies for staff and physicians
- Communicates, investigates and follows up significant/unusual issues, incidents or trends
- Brings significant issues to the Assistant Director and Executive Director
- Promotes positive physician/staff relationships through example, one on one discussion and general approach to interactions
- Ensures competency of SPD, and/or completing performance evaluations within established time frame
Perioperative Sterile Processing Manager - U.F. Health Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL
(2019-12 - 2023-01)
Responsible for overall adherence to regulatory standards, process improvement, and management activities and economic operations and resources of Sterile Processing. Work closely with both Internal and External customers such as the Operating Room, GI, OSC, Eye Tower and 61 clinics to ensure consistency, sterility/disinfection assurance, and increase operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
- Review, develop, implement and maintain department policies and procedures
- Assure strict adherence to national, state and local standards such as the joint commission, AAMI, CMS, AORN, SGNA, ANSI and OSHA standards applicable to sterile processing
Supervisor Sterile Processing, OR - U.F. Health Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL
(2014-01 - 2019-12)
The Sterile Processing OR Liaison is responsible for ensuring that instrumentation and equipment needs of the surgeon and the OR staff are being met on a daily basis. Focus on process improvements that impact OR efficiency, improve OR/SPD communication, and increase capacity for surgical case volume and surgeon satisfaction. Working under the guidance of the SPD manager, utilize knowledge and skills to work independently in all job functions including assisting the team leads with the department.
- Participates in the development and submission of a comprehensive budget for SPD and of capital equipment budget as part of the annual budget preparation process
- Represents SPD on a committee assigned by the Director of Surgical Services
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability
- Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions
- Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training
- Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans
- Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standards
Sterile Processing Manager - St. Charles Hospital - Port Jeff, NY
(2008-02 - 2013-12)
- Implemented Impress a tray tracking software for better accountability and tractability
- Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing and selections as well as development, counseling, evaluation and discipline of SPD personnel
- Anticipates vacancies when possible
- Reviews and contributes to the updating of SPD position description and performance appraisals
- Oversees the review of SPD payroll and labor distribution
- Ensures accurate recording of time and labor distribution
- Functions as a liaison and consultant for SPD to the other department as well as surgeons
- Participates in the development and submission of a comprehensive budget for SPD
- Participates in the preparation of capital equipment budget as part of the annual budget preparation process
- Represents SPD on committees assigned by Direction of Surgical Services
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being
Sterile Processing Manager - Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial - Ormond Beach, FL
(2005-01 - 2008-01)
- Oversees and participates in the development of policies and procedures which reflect current acceptable practice based on AORN
- Implemented Impress a tray tracking software for better accountability and tractability
- Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing and selections as well as development, counseling, evaluation and discipline of SPD personnel
- Anticipates vacancies when possible
- Reviews and contributes to the updating of SPD position description and performance appraisals
- Oversees the review of SPD payroll and labor distribution
- Ensures accurate recording of time and labor distribution
- Functions as a liaison and consultant for SPD to the other department as well as surgeons
- Participates in the development and submission of a comprehensive budget for SPD
- Participates in the preparation of capital equipment budget as part of the annual budget preparation process
- Represents SPD on committees assigned by Direction of Surgical Services
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
Inventory Specialist - St. Charles Hospital - Port Jeff, NY
(2001-04 - 2004-04)
- Coordination of all routine distribution functions of General Stores
- Monitors all receipt, storage and distribution functions
- Coordinates and monitors product conversions, contracts, distribution process and Process changes
- Maintains computerized inventory of all General Stores incoming and outgoing supplies
- Communicates with all Department Heads to review their inventory and assist with the management of their budgets as it relates to the department's official inventory
- Audit all inventory transactions between General Stores and Receiving
- Procurement of all hospital inventory supplies for St. Charles Hospital and orders
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
Distribution Buyer - St. Charles Hospital - Port Jeff, NY
(1998-01 - 2004-01)
- Coordination of all routine distribution functions of General Stores
- Monitors all receipt, storage and distribution functions
- Coordinates and monitors product conversions, contracts, distribution process and Process changes
- Maintains computerized inventory of all General Stores incoming and outgoing supplies
- Communicates with all Department Heads to review their inventory and assist with the management of their budgets as it relates to the department's official inventory
- Audit all inventory transactions between General Stores and Receiving
- Procurement of all hospital inventory supplies for St. Charles Hospital and orders
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
Dietary Lead Aide and Manager of Supplies - St. Charles Hospital - Port Jeff, NY
(1998-04 - 2000-04)
- Problem resolution is maintained on a daily basis
- Supervised tray line
- Drafted and maintained daily logs
- Daily interaction with all levels of management
- Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions
- Maintained automated systems for menu management and nutritional data
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee the preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices
Receiving Manager - Ridgewells - San Diego, CA
(2003-01 - 2003-01)
Super Bowl XXXVII
- Assisted head Chef
- Manager for all food trucks coming and going
- Managed corporate tents
- Drafted and maintained daily log per HACCP
- Daily interaction with all levels of management
Receiving Manager - Ridgewells - Bethpage, NY
(2002-01 - 2002-01)
US Open
- Truck Manager for Corporate tents with over 1.5 million in product per truck
- Daily interaction with all levels of management
- Maintained and constructed daily H.A.C.C.P. logs
Store Manager, Manager, Cook - Gene's Kitchen - Sound Beach, NY
(1991-01)
