CARLA L. BANKS
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Encouraging Sterile Processing Professional and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator II
Steris Instrument Processing
05.2019 - Current
- Communicate with customer progress and plans for improvement where needed.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction and supervised students
- Provide clinical instruction to students in clinical and classroom setting.
Sterile Processing Coordinator
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized
Sterile Processing Technician
University of Wisconsin Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Decontaminate, assembles and inspects equipment and instruments, clean and decontaminate endoscopes for use, accurately operates sterilizers, assist in training new staff, and performs biological and integrator testing while maintaining record keeping systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
Sterile Processing Technician
Mississippi Baptist Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment
Housekeeping Supervisor
Holiday Inn
02.1996 - 12.1997
- Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.
- Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
- Managed laundry sorting, washing, drying, and ironing.
- Developed and implemented detailed housekeeping standards to promote cleanliness standards for guest rooms and common areas.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL2003
Bloom High School
Chicago Heights, IL1995
Skills
- CRCST, CER, CIS, CHL Certified
- Create Educational Materials
- Teacher Training
- Lesson Planning
- Observations and Evaluations
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Staff Training
- Team Leadership
- Overseeing Employees
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Productivity Performance
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Sterile Processing
Certification
HSPA Certified; CRCST, CIS, CHL, & CER
Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Timeline
Clinical Educator II
Steris Instrument Processing
05.2019 - Current
Sterile Processing Coordinator
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017
Sterile Processing Technician
University of Wisconsin Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011
Sterile Processing Technician
Mississippi Baptist Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
Housekeeping Supervisor
Holiday Inn
02.1996 - 12.1997
Associate of Arts -
Prairie State College
Bloom High School
HSPA Certified; CRCST, CIS, CHL, & CER
Lean Six Sigma White Belt
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