Deon Franklin
Irmo,South Carolina
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
Columbia, South Carolina
02.2022 - Current
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow between shifts.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Lexington Medical Center
Columbia, South Carolina
06.2015 - 02.2022
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency and customer service levels.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow between shifts.
- Created work schedules for staff while adhering to labor laws and budget constraints.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Collaborated with management to plan special events or promotions.
- Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
- Provided feedback to employees regarding their performance in order to improve productivity.
- Identified areas of improvement within the department and implemented necessary changes.
- Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
Sterile Processing Technician
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Education
Visual Communication
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA06-1993
Art
Kingstree Senior High School
Kingstree, SC06-1990
Skills
- Stress management techniques
- Infection control standards
- Team leadership abilities
- Problem-solving capabilities
Certification
I'm a certified SPD technician for 5 yrs at this time.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
02.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Lexington Medical Center
06.2015 - 02.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
07.2012 - 06.2015
Visual Communication
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Art
Kingstree Senior High School
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