Deborah Blanchard
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with 17 years of experience in sterile processing. Highly motivated professional that works great under pressure with advanced problem solving capability, communication and management skills as well as the desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Demonstrated history in Joint Commission compliance and all AAMI and DNV guidelines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Manager
Lee Health System
Fort Myers, FL
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed and coordinated the daily operations of a sterile processing department, including scheduling staff and assigning duties.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for decontamination, cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution and inventory control of sterile supplies.
- Implemented changes based on feedback received from internal audits conducted by regulatory agencies.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterility processes performed by monitoring logs and tracking systems.
- Participated in meetings with vendors or suppliers discussing product specifications and pricing agreements.
- Investigated complaints from patients or staff related to errors in sterile processing procedures.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Cleveland Clinic
Vero Beach, FL
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed daily operations of the sterile processing department, including staffing, scheduling and inventory management.
- Conducted yearly performance evaluations for each member of the sterile processing team, providing feedback where necessary.
- Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
- Actively participated in interdepartmental meetings discussing current trends in sterile processing technologies.
- Supervised a team of 12 sterile processing technicians to ensure quality standards were met in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in the department such as cleaning agents, gloves, masks.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Coastal Orthopaedic
Bradenton, FL
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Ensured compliance with all federal regulations regarding the reprocessing of medical devices according to standards set forth by AAMI and ANSI.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures for each phase within the sterile processing area including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization monitoring, storage and distribution processes.
- Performed daily decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation for surgical procedures.
- Inspected returned instruments for damage or wear prior to sending them out for repair or replacement as needed.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Maintained records related to instrument processing such as log books for sterilizers and other pertinent documentation required by accreditation agencies or regulatory bodies.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
Port Huron, MI
04.2007 - 12.2018
- Managed inventory levels ensuring that adequate stock is available while minimizing waste due to overstocking materials.
- Coordinated with the operating room to ensure necessary supplies are available when needed.
- Verified accuracy of count sheets before signing off on deliveries from vendors or manufacturers.
- Creating count sheets in tracking system
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Trained new hires on proper handling techniques of instruments and equipment used in sterile processing areas.
- Performed daily decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation for surgical procedures.
- Inspected returned instruments for damage or wear prior to sending them out for repair or replacement as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09-2022
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Time Management
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Process improvement strategies
- Detail Oriented
Certification
- CHL, CIS, CER, CRCST
Timeline
Sterile Processing Manager
Lee Health System
11.2021 - 05.2024
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Cleveland Clinic
06.2020 - 07.2021
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Coastal Orthopaedic
05.2019 - 05.2020
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
04.2007 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix