Angela Hughitt

• Managed daily operations of the sterile processing department, including staffing, scheduling and inventory management.
• Supervised a team of 20 sterile processing technicians to ensure quality standards were met in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Conducted regular audits to ensure all equipment was sterilized correctly and maintained up-to-date records of processed items.
• Implemented new policies and procedures related to sterile processing to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Developed training materials for staff on proper handling techniques for medical instruments.
• Investigated any discrepancies or problems with sterilized items prior to distribution to operating rooms or clinics.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols by monitoring hazardous waste disposal processes and storage areas.
• Performed periodic maintenance checks on autoclaves and other sterilization equipment used in the facility.
• Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
• Reviewed work orders from surgery teams requesting specific instruments and ensured timely delivery of those items.
• Coordinated repairs for malfunctioning autoclaves or other sterilization equipment when needed.
• Conducted yearly performance evaluations for each member of the sterile processing team, providing feedback where necessary.
• Maintained a positive working environment by addressing issues promptly between staff members or customers.
• Actively participated in interdepartmental meetings discussing current trends in sterile processing technologies.
• Utilized data analytics software to analyze workflow metrics, identify areas needing improvement, and develop solutions accordingly.
• Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.

Collaborated with others to discuss new Process Improvement Board opportunities.

• Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
• Recorded the results of biological and diagnostic tests.
• Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
• Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Decontamination and Sanitation.

Case cart assembly.

Processing Instruments

Recording biological test results.

Steriliation Procedures

Decontamination Procedures

Delivering equipment

Assembling Instument sets and Packaging.

• Took and documented patients’ vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
• Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
• Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
• Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
• Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
• Transported patients from rooms and prepared them for treatment.
• Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
• Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
• Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
• Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
• Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.