EDWARD KELLAR
WEST MIFFLIN,PA
Summary
Motivated by the desire to apply education, skills, and training, excited to pursue current position. Aim is to advance career and maximize abilities in utilizing skills required for role to contribute effectively to overall success of company. Certified Sterile Processing professional with experience in decontamination, sterilization, and equipment maintenance. Strong focus on collaborating with teams and achieving results while remaining adaptable to changing needs and workflows. Keen attention to maintaining compliance with healthcare standards, ensuring patient safety, and efficiently managing inventory. Known for reliability, precision, and effective communication even in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
West Penn Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
- Optimized workflow within sterile processing department, allowing for quicker turnaround times and increased productivity.
- Assured instrument availability by managing inventory and promptly restocking supplies as needed as well as filling in for department materials manager when they are off. Complete all ordering for operating room as well as our departments supplies as well.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
- Supported surgical teams by responding promptly to last-minute requests and changes, ensuring no delays in surgical procedures.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Patriot Home Care
01.2018 - Current
- Help Patients with every day activities based on the severity of their disability
- Works with the state and insurance companies to complete all documents for approvals
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Central Processing Technician
Allegheny General Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Assisted with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and quality improvement, safety and environmental and infection control standards.
- Participates in the maintenance of procedure room supplies and endoscopic equipment such as Ent, Pediatric, as well as bronchoscopy for procedural cleaning of scopes
- Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
- Decontaminated and sterilized instruments, medical supplies and equipment.
- Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
- Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
- Performed environmental maintenance duties and assisted in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing areas, operating rooms and equipment storage.
- Assembled and sterilized instrument trays and removed all waste matters from equipment and carts.
Supervisor for Presbyterian Transportation Services
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Transporter, Dispatcher, EKG Technician
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
04.2010 - 07.2013
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment deliveries and patient trips and submitted documentation at end of shift.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to prioritize urgent shipments while maintaining excellent performance metrics for all deliveries.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Performing 12 lead Electrocardiograms on patients at the request of unit
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by properly documenting unresolved calls and ongoing incidents.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Assisted in the identification of abnormal heart conditions by recognizing irregularities in patient''s heart rhythms during EKG readings.
Pizza Shop Owner
Salerno's Pizza
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Prepared annual budgets and monitored financial objectives.
- Coached, counseled and disciplined employees.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, leveraging these connections for exclusive access to new products or preferential buying terms.
- Maintained accurate financial records, including sales reports, expense tracking, and budget management.
- Streamlined store operations by implementing efficient processes for order fulfillment and staff scheduling.
- Improved profit margins by carefully analyzing sales data and adjusting pricing strategies accordingly based on demand fluctuations or competitor activity.
General Laborer Glass Factory
Guardian Industries
04.2006 - 01.2010
- Working in a warehouse and working in hot end area control room, batch house, as well
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Excavating with skid loader and dump truck for excess glass
Education
High School Diploma -
West Mifflin High School
West Mifflin, PA05-2003
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Patient confidentiality
- Workload prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Goal-Oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Processes and procedures
- Operations Management
References
- Kassie Healy Manager of Central Processing West Penn Hospital
- Annie Boyles, Central Processing Supervisor West Penn Hospital
- Carolina Clark, Supervisor of Transportation & Linen, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
- Numbers available on request or on LinkedIn
Certification
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Large interest in sporting events, love writing and also have done part time acting
Huge Pittsurgh Steelers and Penguins fan, Attend as many events as possible. I love writing, as an actor I love story telling and am in the process of self publishing my own book
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
West Penn Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Patriot Home Care
01.2018 - Current
Central Processing Technician
Allegheny General Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2017
Supervisor for Presbyterian Transportation Services
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2014
Transporter, Dispatcher, EKG Technician
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
04.2010 - 07.2013
General Laborer Glass Factory
Guardian Industries
04.2006 - 01.2010
Pizza Shop Owner
Salerno's Pizza
01.2004 - 01.2012
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
High School Diploma -
West Mifflin High School
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