Courtney Booker
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Sterile Processing Supervisor with over 13 years of experience in managing sterile processing operations and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Known for possessing strong organizational and communication skills. Proven ability to oversee and enhance sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Effective in fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments, consistently delivering reliable results. Skilled in inventory management, workflow optimization, and staff training to maintain high operational standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2025
- To lead, supervise and coordinate the daily operational activities of Sterile Processing Department .
- To direct all functions of processing to ensure patient safety and surgeons satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant local, state and federal regulations through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
- Ensuring Sterile Processing staff meet the certification requirements of NJDOH regulations.
- Ensure and maintain continued workflow of equipment and instrumentation through SPD.
- Coordinates/ consults with Operating Room manager, coordinators and nursing personnel.
- Maintains all department records, quality assurance and training of personnel.
- Coordinates and consults with the Material Manager to maintain equipment and supplies and conduct value analyst of products for cost savings.
- Maintains quality processes on all shifts; performs annual Competency Assessment and Annual Evaluation for all staff members.
- Coordinates Quality Improvement processes and staff activities to consistently accomplish department goals.
- Is responsible for identifying and reporting safety issues such as hazardous environments, medical errors etc.
Sterile Processing Technician
Bayonne Medical Center
04.2000 - 04.2025
- Maintained RCST and CRCST certification by seeking internal and external continuing education units.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Followed manufacturers guidelines for cleaning, sterilization and biological monitoring,
- Followed IFU's for Steam and low temperature sterilization metho
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Acquiring daily Operating Room Schedule to access proper surgeons specific preference cards for emergency and elective surgeries.
- Preparing surgical case cart according to the pick list for surgeon specific instruments and soft good.
- Preparing resuscitation carts, intubation boxes and bedside carts and trays.
- Cleaning and decontaminating of patient care equipment.
- Precepted new employees for training and orientation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
Bayonne, NJ06-1994
Skills
- Knowledge of various sterile techniques, methods and their proper application
- Knowledge of Infection control standards and the ability to manage and ensure compliance with regulations
- Strong skills in maintaining accurate documentation and records of sterilization cycles, equipment maintenance and staff training
- Ability to prepare requisitions, manage and control sterile equipment and supplies
- Ability to identify and resolve issues related to Sterile Processing
- Strong organizational skills to manage workflow, prioritize tasks and ensure efficient operation
- Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines
- Ability to adapt to changing priority in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Ability to identify areas for improvement in Sterile Processing operations and implement new policies and procedures
- Skilled in TJC "survey" process resulting in successful outcomes
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 18+ staff members.
- Contributed to 0% infection rate by implementing and maintaining strict infection control protocols.
- Reduced cost on custom pack waist and reduced endo-mechanical supply par levels.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives resulting in targeted goals being successfully met.
- Have had 6 successful surveys with no deficiencies during TJC "surveys."
- Maintains good employee retention rate.
Certification
- CRCST, CHL, HSPA formally IAHCSMM- 2013-Present
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
Bayonne Medical Center
04.2000 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Bayonne High School
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