D’Karas Fields
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Methodical professional with an organized approach and excellent multitasking skills. Friendly and positive team player with great planning and problem-solving abilities. Conducts tests and documenting results, ordering and replenishing supplies and updating permanent records. Dedicated to working with speed and efficiency to support facility operations. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. An organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Professional logistics specialist with proven ability to streamline inventory processes and optimize supply chain efficiency. Strong collaborative skills and adaptable to dynamic environments, ensuring reliable and consistent performance. Expertise in inventory management systems, data analysis, and problem-solving, resulting in effective inventory control and operational excellence. Seeking manager opportunities while implementing compliance and facilitating company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of sterile processing department, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on equipment usage and sterilization techniques for improved efficiency.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance workflow consistency and accuracy.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline instrument turnover processes, reducing delays in procedures.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize discrepancies.
- Coordinated regular audits to verify accuracy of inventory records and identify variances.
- Trained new staff on inventory management systems, ensuring adherence to company protocols.
- Developed and maintained accurate reports on stock movements, trends, and forecasts.
- Oversaw daily operations of inventory control, ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Performed monthly quality assurance test on all medical equipment and supplies.
Sterile Processing Technician
Malcom Randall VA
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Participated in quality assurance programs designed to identify areas needing improvement.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Updated departmental policies and procedures as required by state regulations or accreditation bodies.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols. Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies. Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches. Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
Medical Supply Technician
USAF
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout the facility to maintain required levels.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas. Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Installed and set up medical equipment with necessary hand tools. Assisted hospital staff with patient care duties by providing patient transportation or setting up traction.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
Logistics Specialist
USAF
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Assisted hospital staff with patient care duties by providing patient transportation or setting up traction.
- Installed and set up medical equipment with necessary hand tools.
- Organized and maintained order documentation.
- Conducted inventory checks and resolved discrepancies. Worked with team members to improve process integration and flow. Monitored and organized logistics documents, bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Kept deliveries on track and provided timely status updates. Managed inbound and outbound delivery schedules for optimal flow of goods.
- Strengthened integrity, developing organization systems for records, reports and agendas.
- Planned and prioritized day-to-day shipments and billing in collaboration with warehouse and sales team.
- Aided senior leadership with report generation to utilize process improvements.
- Improved lines of communication between company and customers.
- Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.
- Responded to inquiries from both external and internal customers, resulting in a decrease in calls to the help desk.
- 40 Hours Per Week
Education
A.A.S. - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12-2025
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2023
Skills
- Diagnostic Testing
- Decontamination and Sanitation Case Cart Assembly
- Computerized Tracking
- Quality Control Analysis
- Equipment Inspection
- Supply and Instrument Ordering Documentation and Reporting
- Patient and Equipment Transport Verbal and Written Communication Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Surgical Equipment Tray Preparation Regulatory Compliance
- PPE Compliance
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization Teamwork and Collaboration
- Operation Monitoring
- Sterilizer Testing
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory Management Software Inventory Recordkeeping
- Pulling Case Carts
- Sterilization Procedures
- Recording Test Results
- Ordering Supplies
- Processing Instruments
- Microsoft Office
- Flexible Schedule
- Direct Care Staff Support
- Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Certification
- Purging and Flushing
- Surgical Instrument Processor Certification
- Installation and Setup
- ANSOS One-Staff
- MEDITECH
- Ambulatory Surgery Technician Certification
- Registered Central Service Technician Certification
- Traction Setup
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Hand and Power Tools
- Expiry Date Verification
- Critical Thinking
- Steam Autoclaves Operation
- Service Oriented
- Surgical Instrument Specialist Certification
- Problem-Solving
- Sterile Processing and Distribution Certification
- Equipment Disinfection
Timeline
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Malcom Randall VA
12.2023 - 10.2024
Medical Supply Technician
USAF
02.2021 - 02.2023
Logistics Specialist
USAF
04.2018 - 02.2021
A.A.S. - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
Community College of The Air Force
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