Anthony K Mensah
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in central sterile services, infection prevention, and staff education. Proven ability to implement rigorous infection control protocols, lead process improvements, and mentor teams to enhance patient safety. Strong leadership and data-driven decision-making skills to drive operational efficiency in healthcare settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Director
Crothall Healthcare
11.2017 - Current
- Direct and oversee daily operations of the Central Sterile Department, ensuring compliance with sterilization protocols
- Developed new infection control policies, reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by 20%
- Led process improvements optimizing instrument sterilization workflow, reducing turnaround times by 30%
- Mentored and trained over 50 staff members on infection control and sterilization techniques
Virtual Educator
Breakthrough Academy Corp
08.2016 - Current
- Designed and developed comprehensive online courses on sterile processing and infection prevention
- Trained over 200 healthcare professionals on industry standards (AAMI, CDC, TJC) using virtual platforms
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate knowledge retention and application of infection control practices
Supervisor
Staten Island Univ Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Supervised a team of Central Sterile Technicians ensuring compliance with sterilization protocols
- Implemented quality control measures improving department efficiency by 15%
Central Service Technician
University Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2017
- Performed decontamination and sterilization of medical instruments following industry standards
- Managed inventory to ensure timely availability of sterile supplies for medical procedures
Central Service Technician
RWJ Barnabas Hosp
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted infection control initiatives while managing sterilization procedures
- Participated in audits and developed department infection control policies
Central Service Technician Volunteer
Mountainside Hosp
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Gained hands-on experience in decontamination and sterilization processes
- Assisted with daily tasks and shadowed senior technicians to understand workflow and compliance
Education
MS - Data Science & Analytics
St. Peter’s University
BA - Business Economics
University of Ghana
Skills
Infection Control & Prevention
Certification
HSPA Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), 2017
Timeline
Assistant Director
Crothall Healthcare
11.2017 - Current
Supervisor
Staten Island Univ Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2017
Virtual Educator
Breakthrough Academy Corp
08.2016 - Current
Central Service Technician
RWJ Barnabas Hosp
02.2015 - 02.2017
Central Service Technician Volunteer
Mountainside Hosp
02.2015 - 02.2017
Central Service Technician
University Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2017
BA - Business Economics
University of Ghana
MS - Data Science & Analytics
St. Peter’s University