Emina Ekic
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Barnes Jewish Hospital, excelling in inventory management and supply chain optimization. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Skilled in cycle counting and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Supply Distribution Tech
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO
09.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained distribution equipment to ensure timely delivery of medical supplies.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Assisted in training new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored the quality of outgoing shipments, ensuring compliance with hospital standards.
- Optimized warehouse efficiency by implementing inventory management strategies and streamlining distribution processes.
- Maintained accurate stock levels by conducting regular physical inventory counts and updating warehouse management system records.
Sterile Processing Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Prepared surgical instruments for procedures, maintaining organization and cleanliness in the sterile environment.
- Conducted routine inspections of sterilized tools, ensuring functionality and readiness for use.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies and reporting shortages to the supervisor.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to understand instrument needs and support efficient workflow during operations.
- Followed established protocols for decontamination and sterilization processes to minimize infection risks.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance logs for regulatory compliance.
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Mercy Hospital
St Louis, MO
12.2017 - 08.2024
- Conducted preventative maintenance on biomedical equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory guidelines during equipment servicing, maintaining high standards of patient safety and care quality.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Increased hospital efficiency with timely troubleshooting and repair of critical biomedical systems.
- Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Enriched knowledge base by actively participating in relevant industry conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
Central Service Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St Louis, MO
12.2017 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline service delivery and improve patient care quality.
- Assisted in inventory management of medical supplies, optimizing stock levels for operational needs.
- Supported high-functioning operating rooms by effectively coordinating with clinical personnel to ensure the timely delivery of sterile instruments.
- Maximized instrument lifespan through proper care and maintenance techniques such as lubricating moving parts regularly.
- Participated in department projects aimed at streamlining processes and improving service quality, leading to increased efficiency within central service operations.
- Provided excellent customer service to hospital departments by promptly addressing requests for supplies or information regarding instrument processing status.
- Achieved successful reprocessing of medical devices through diligent disassembly, inspection, and reassembly procedures.
Sales Representative
Alaska Airlines
St Louis, MO
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Developed strong customer relationships to enhance loyalty and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets consistently.
- Provided accurate flight information and resolved passenger inquiries efficiently.
- Coordinated with operations team to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify service improvement opportunities.
Room Service
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St Louis, MO
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness within the room service area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving room service complaints and concerns.
- Streamlined room service operations for improved efficiency and increased revenue.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly delivering room service orders and accurately communicating special requests to the kitchen.
- Increased room service revenue by promoting special offers and upselling menu items to guests.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of supplies necessary for smooth room service operations.
- Supported inventory management efforts, regularly stocking supplies as needed to maintain seamless room service operations.
- Delivered timely room service orders, providing guests with an exceptional dining experience within their rooms.
- Ensured timely delivery of all room service orders, prioritizing tasks effectively while maintaining high quality standards in presentation and taste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mehlville High School
St Louis, MO06-2014
Skills
- Cycle counting
- Deadline adherence
- Counting inventory
- Order packing
- Shipment processing
- Packing and scanning orders
- Supply chain
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Bosnian
Full Professional
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2025 - 11.2025
OR Supply Distribution Tech
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Mercy Hospital
12.2017 - 08.2024
Central Service Technician
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
12.2017 - 08.2024
Sales Representative
Alaska Airlines
08.2016 - 11.2017
Room Service
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
09.2014 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Mehlville High School