Brittany Dochee
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated and highly focused Sterile Processing Technician with 13 years of professional experience. A proven track record of performing work ensuring that the operational performance and quality goals of the department are met. Able to learn quickly under high-pressure scenarios, possess excellent interpersonal and decision-making. Strong knowledge of decontamination and sterilization sciences, infection prevention and control measures, case cart systems, medical/surgical supplies, and equipment. Proficient in the standards and best practices related to processing and sterile supply issues: AAMI, AORN, FDA, TJC, Healthcare Sterile Processing, NIOSH, and OSHA. Utilizes interpersonal and professional communication skills in conjunction with emotional intelligence to maximize excellence in customer service, professionalism, and safe patient care. Assist with overseeing all department activities in the absence of leadership to ensure the flow of the highest level of operations by identification of issues and timely problem-solving, including reporting to supervisor.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Sterile Processing Technician
AdventHealth
Hinsdale, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Managed daily operations of the sterile processing department, including staffing, scheduling and inventory management.
Supervisor, Sterile Processing Technician - Travel Agency Assignments
Brittany Dochee
Chicago, Illinois
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Plan, organize, and direct the activity of the Sterile Processing Department
- Supervise, coordinate with associates responsible for the preparation and processing of instrumentation and other medical apparatus used in conjunction with surgical cases
- Maintain a consistent high standard of supplies/ instrumentation and assures that the department will meet or exceed the AOA requirements
- Monitor and facilitate workflow, maximize utilization of space and resources to improve operational efficiency, collaborate in the resolution of logistical and other supply management problems
- Prepare necessary reports; maintain applicable supply database, records, and file
- Properly identify and segregate reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization
- Select proper cleaning methods for pre-cleaning and cleaning instrumentation, power tools and equipment
- Disassemble and inspect items for damage or missing components
- Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items by selecting the appropriate items, trays and instruments and records information in computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Oversaw care and maintenance and processing of all instrumentation, containers and equipment used in the decontamination process; the preparation/packaging and delivery of all case carts for the operating rooms, as well as room supplies and supplies for the clean cores
- Served as preceptor and mentor for Sterile Processing staff
- Percept staff and externs, and on-board new employees as required
- Worked collaboratively with vendors, surgical and clinical staff to ensure surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies were prepared and present, so surgical cases can operate efficiently and on-time
- Supported Process Improvement/Quality Improvement activities in coordination with Quality Assurance Team and immediate supervisor
- Assessed the quality and quantity of work by reviewing the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of technical medical equipment, material, and instrumentation
- Processed and issued routine and specialized medical/surgical supplies and instruments used in the care and treatment of patients
- Cleaned, high-level disinfected/sterilized and packaged medical and surgical instruments trays and inventories
- Assembled, documented, accounted for, and packaged all instrumentation and sets according to individual department protocols
- Maintained a daily log, tested for efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle and performed biological testing
- Monitored and recorded all test loads and sterilization cycles while documenting any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator and/or Nurse Manager
- Performed data collection and special projects related to performance improvement and staff satisfaction
Education
Sterile Processing Technician Certification -
Prairie State College
Holland, South, IllinoisSkills
- Cleaning/Decontamination Procedures
- Workflow Efficiency
- Document Equipment Data
- OR Sterile Techniques
- Assembly and Preparation
- Sterile Processing
- Steam Sterilization
- Sterilization Monitoring
Additionalinformation - Realestatebroker
Indiana, Chicago
Timeline
Supervisor, Sterile Processing Technician
AdventHealth
02.2024 - Current
Supervisor, Sterile Processing Technician - Travel Agency Assignments
Brittany Dochee
01.2020 - 12.2023
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
University of Chicago Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2020
Sterile Processing Technician Certification -
Prairie State College