Corey Patterson

• Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
• Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
• Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
• Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
• Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
• Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
• Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
• Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.

• Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
• Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
• Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
• Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
• Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Section Leader, U.S. Army
The Section Leader is the platoon's most experienced NCO and second-in-charge, accountable to the platoon leader for leadership, discipline, training, and welfare of the platoon's Soldiers. He sets the example in everything. His expertise includes tactical maneuver, employment of weapons and systems, sustainment, administration, security, accountability, protection warfighting functions, and Soldier care. As the second-in-charge, the platoon sergeant assumes no formal duties except those prescribed by the platoon leader. However, the platoon sergeant traditionally ─

• Ensures the platoon is prepared to accomplish its mission, which includes supervising precombat checks and inspections.
• Prepares to assume the role and responsibilities of the platoon leader.
• Positions where best needed to help the engagement (either in the base of fire or with the assault element)
• Receives squad leaders’ administrative, logistical, and maintenance reports, and requests rations, water, fuel, and ammunition.
• Requests logistical support from the higher headquarters, and usually coordinates with the company’s first sergeant or executive officer.
• Manages the unit’s combat load prior to operations, and monitors logistical status during operations.
• Establishes and operates the unit’s casualty collection point (CCP). This includes directing the platoon medic and aid/litter teams in moving casualties, maintains platoon strength level information, consolidates and forwards the platoon’s casualty reports, and receives and orients replacements.
• Employs the available digital mission command systems to the squads and platoon.
• Understands the mission and commander’s intent two levels up
  (company and battalion).