Carla Caruthers
Brookwood,AL
Summary
Dynamic ORL II at STERIS with a proven track record in enhancing patient safety through rigorous audits and compliance. Skilled in fostering collaborative teamwork and effective problem resolution, I led initiatives that improved service quality and mentored staff, ensuring optimal instrument availability for surgical procedures. Proficient in sterilization processes and committed to excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ORL II
STERIS
10.2024 - Current
- Serve as an effective liaison between the Sterile Processing Department and the operating rooms, fostering a collaborative environment that supported overall patient care goals.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to streamline instrument availability for procedures.
- Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to elevate overall service quality and patient safety.
- Conduct regular audits of sterilization processes, ensuring consistent adherence to established protocols for optimal patient safety.
- Led a team of technicians, providing guidance and mentorship to improve overall performance and productivity within the department.
- Maintains strict compliance with all regulatory guidelines, contributing to successful accreditation inspections.
- Assess instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
Behavior Care Worker
Brewer Porch Children's Center
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted children with daily living activities, promoting independence and self-care skills.
- Implemented individualized care plans to support emotional and behavioral development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and address children's needs effectively.
- Monitored and documented progress in behavioral goals, ensuring accurate reporting for staff reviews.
- Maintained detailed records of patient care, documenting progress and areas requiring further attention from healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient health, reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
Orthopedic Sales Representative
ZB Solutions
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed strong relationships with orthopedic surgeons to understand and address product needs.
- Delivered product demonstrations that showcased technical features and benefits to healthcare professionals.
- Be present during cases for any questions being asked regarding implantation of implants.
- Coordinating cases with the O.R. to make sure inventory is readily available.
Vendor Management Coordinator
Grandview Medical Center
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
- Coordinated inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels of vendor trays for operations.
- Developed and implemented vendor tray management ensuring timely delivery of products and services to the O.R..
- Trained new staff on vendor policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Developed procedures and policies by devising strategies, consistently improving processes of reprocessing vendor trays.
- Communicate with the O.R. Team leaders and SPD management in clear concise manner concerning needs of trays, also availability and delivery of loaner trays.
- Organized and maintained facility space to keep department in good working order for expected needs.
- Enhanced CSS productivity with organization of regular monthly meetings with vendor representative expectations.
Educator for Sterile Processing
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Interviewed, hired, and oriented staff. Managed ongoing staff development initiatives.
- Consulted with managers and team leaders to reduce turnover and improve productivity by focusing on employee development, and continual process improvement.
- Assisted in developing work instructions, checklists, and visual aids. Oriented new hires to the work with initial training and on-going mentoring programs.
- Assessed student performance and provided tailored feedback to promote sterile processing growth.
SPD Technician/Case Cart Coordinator/O.R. Liasion
Steris - IMS
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections of surgical instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize workflow efficiency in sterile processing department.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance logs for audits.
- Disassembled, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and stored away procedure trays.
- Managed soft goods and instruments needed for cases assuring completion of case carts according to preference cards.
- Communicated next day needs t0 SPD to ensure instruments are complete and ready for cases.
- Assessed surgical schedule with preference card pulled to ensure correct instruments and soft goods are appropriate.
Education
Child Development
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, ALBachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSterile Processing
Jeremiahs Hope Academy
Birmingham, AL12-2015
Skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Customer service
- Effective problem resolution
- Strong attention to detail
- Adaptable to change
- Reliable and accountable
- Effective multitasking
- Proficient in computer applications
- Effective organizational skills
- Organization and time management
- Strategic decision-making
- Effective verbal communication
Certification
CSPDT ID# 33513
Timeline
ORL II
STERIS
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Care Worker
Brewer Porch Children's Center
05.2023 - 06.2024
Orthopedic Sales Representative
ZB Solutions
12.2022 - 03.2023
Vendor Management Coordinator
Grandview Medical Center
04.2019 - 12.2022
Educator for Sterile Processing
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
SPD Technician/Case Cart Coordinator/O.R. Liasion
Steris - IMS
10.2015 - 08.2018
Child Development
Shelton State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The University of Alabama
Sterile Processing
Jeremiahs Hope Academy