Dana Lackey
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati,OH
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Accomplished Lead Sterile Processing Technician known for strong leadership in sterilization and decontamination protocols. Committed to optimizing workflows and training junior technicians to maintain the highest safety standards.
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
- Supervised daily operations in sterile processing department to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on sterilization techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance efficiency in instrument sterilization processes.
- Managed inventory levels of sterile supplies, ensuring availability for surgical procedures.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
7 Years- Conducted regular quality checks on sterilized instruments to maintain high standards of care.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to address instrument needs and optimize procedural workflows.
- Developed training materials for new hires, improving onboarding experience and process understanding.
- Led initiatives to reduce turnaround times for instrument sterilization, enhancing operational effectiveness.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
12 Years 11 Months- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and handling of all surgical instruments and equipment.
- Spearheaded process improvements initiatives, increasing overall departmental performance metrics while reducing costs associated with inefficiencies.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of advances in sterilization technology, sharing insights with colleagues to promote best practices within the department.
- Assisted in budget planning for the Sterile Processing Department by analyzing historical data and projecting future needs.
Education
- Business Management
Skills
Decontamination procedures
Workflow optimization
Sterilization expertise
Surgical instrumentation
Certification
Crcst, Cis
Timeline
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
UC Health Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2025Read More
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Jewish Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2017Read More
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
The Christ Hospital
2025 - CurrentRead More
University of Cincinnati
from Business Management
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