Christopher Kirkendoll
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced Sterile Processing Supervisor with a solid track record at Aya Healthcare, skilled in advanced sterilization techniques and effective team leadership. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through data analytics and implement regulatory compliance, successfully mentoring a team of 10 professionals. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring superior service quality. Committed to continuous improvement in sterile processing practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Sterile Processing Supervisor
Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between clinical staff members regarding instrument availability or repair status.
- Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained a positive working environment by addressing issues promptly between staff members or customers.
Traveling Sterile Processing Supervisor
Sips Consult
Dallas, TX
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Utilized data analytics software to analyze workflow metrics, identify areas needing improvement, and develop solutions accordingly.
- Maintained a positive working environment by addressing issues promptly between staff members or customers.
- Implemented new policies and procedures related to sterile processing to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Supervised a team of 10 sterile processing technicians to ensure quality standards were met in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Advised purchasing personnel on ordering appropriate quantities of supplies needed for the department.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Indian Creek KU Medical
Kansas City, KS
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Implemented new policies and procedures related to sterile processing to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
- Utilized data analytics software to analyze workflow metrics, identify areas needing improvement, and develop solutions accordingly.
- Performed periodic maintenance checks on autoclaves and other sterilization equipment used in the facility.
- Coordinated repairs for malfunctioning autoclaves or other sterilization equipment when needed.
- Supervised a team of 10 sterile processing technicians to ensure quality standards were met in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Traveling Sterile Processing Tech.
Med Temps
Memphis, TN
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Regions Hospital
St. Paul , MN
02.2009 - 01.2016
- Resolved customer complaints regarding cleanliness or availability of requested instruments in a timely manner.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols by monitoring hazardous waste disposal processes and storage areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Dunwoody College of Technology
Saint Louis Park, MN05-2007
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Data analytics software
- Instrument preparation
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Supply chain management
- Training and mentoring
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Team supervision
- Time management proficiency
- Problem-solving capacity
Timeline
Travel Sterile Processing Supervisor
Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Traveling Sterile Processing Supervisor
Sips Consult
02.2021 - 08.2024
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Indian Creek KU Medical
07.2018 - 01.2022
Traveling Sterile Processing Tech.
Med Temps
03.2016 - 07.2018
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Regions Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2016
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Dunwoody College of Technology
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