ERIK D. JOHNSON
Racine,WI
Summary
Diligent professional with extensive experience in sterile processing oversight, skilled in managing departmental workflows to ensure compliance with sterilization standards while enhancing operational efficiency. Proven leadership and problem-solving abilities foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment that consistently delivers quality results. Comprehensive expertise in overseeing sterile processing operations, with a strong focus on teamwork and adaptability to changing demands, underscores a commitment to excellence. A track record of successfully enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives reflects an innovative approach to driving organizational growth and success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Manager
Ascension All Saints
06.2024 - Current
- Oversees operational workflows to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implements process improvements to enhance patient care and service delivery.
- Trains and mentors staff on best practices in patient management systems.
- Coordinates departmental meetings to align goals and address operational challenges.
- Analyzes performance metrics to identify areas for efficiency gains.
- Facilitates cross-departmental collaboration to streamline service operations.
- Evaluates staff performance and provides constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Supervisor Sterile Processing
Ascension All Saints
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinating with Manger with the implementation of Censitrac instrument tracking system
- Serve as a technical or functional resource for technical staff
- Inputting productivity for the daily numbers
- Reviewing of direct reports annual performance evaluations Assign, monitor, and review quality and progress of work
- Monitors and reports compliance with policies and procedures
- Oversee maintenance of supplies and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates
- May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance
- Contribute to quality assurance of work product by conducting regular audits
- Implement of Ascension Wisconsin removal of all instrument marking tape.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
Lead Sterile processing Tech
Ascension Wisconsin St. Francis
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinate shift operations including scheduling, assigned activities, and resources
- Serve as technical or functional resource for technical staff and may perform similar duties
- Assign, monitor, and review quality and progress of work
- Monitors and reports compliance with policies and procedures
- Oversee maintenance of supplies and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates
- May provide input in review and evaluation of staff performance
- Contribute to quality assurance of work product by conducting regular audits
- Implement of Ascension Wisconsin removal of all instrument marking tape.
Sr Sterile Processing Tech
Northshore University Hospital System
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Setting up decontamination, decontamination of Orthopedic and Spine instruments, assembly of instruments, sterilization of instruments, building of case carts and help training of new employees.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
- Recorded biologicals and test results
Sterile Processing Tech
MedHQ
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Setting up sterile processing department, creating of count sheets, routine testing of all equipment, order of supplies for department and other administrative duties
- Assignment on include decontamination of soiled surgical instruments, instrument preparation, sterilization of instruments using steam and/or low temp sterilization, storage and distribution of surgical supplies, ordering of surgical supplies, assist with checking in of loaner instruments
- Training of all new employees and completion of all orientation for new employees.
Sterile Processing Specialist
Advocate Aurora 84S
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Duties: assignment on include decontamination of soiled surgical instruments, instrument preparation, sterilization of instruments using steam and/or low temp sterilization, storage and distribution of surgical supplies, ordering of surgical supplies, flexible endoscope reprocessing, assist with checking in of loaner instruments
- Training of all new employees and completion of all orientation for new employees
- Serve as resource person be for OR and other clinic's throughout surgical center.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
Medical Supply Technician
VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
03.2011 - 01.2019
- Duties: Assignments include decontamination, instrument preparation, storage and distribution, and case cart assembly/distribution and management
- Function as case cart/instrumentation technician Receive Operating Room schedule and determine which case carts will be needed for following day Coordinate/assemble and ensure completion of all case carts ensuring their accuracy Inventory surgical supplies and equipment Record keeping Determine and order needs via computerized system Prepare trays and sets used by wards and clinic areas Maintain locator file of surgical supplies Stock supply items on storage shelves in such a way as to preserve sterile condition Verify sterilization of each item is complete and accurate Provide prompt service in filling routine and emergency requests Knowledge of various sterilization medium and cycles Other related duties as assigned
Central Processing Technician
All Saints Healthcare Systems, Inc.
- Duties: Decontamination Clean surgical instruments Assemble linen packs Operate steam, EtO and other forms of sterilization systems Wrap and /or package items for specified areas
Medical Supply Technician
Maxim Health Services
12.2010 - 03.2011
- Duties: Assignments include decontamination, instrument preparation, storage and distribution, and case cart assembly/distribution and management
- Function as case cart/instrumentation technician Receive Operating Room schedule and determine which case carts will be needed for the following day Coordinate/assemble and ensure the completion of all case carts ensuring their accuracy Inventory surgical supplies and equipment Record keeping Determine and order needs via computerized system Prepare trays and sets used by the wards and clinic areas Maintain locator file of surgical supplies Stock supply items on storage shelves in such a way as to preserve the sterile condition Verify sterilization of each item is complete and accurate Provide prompt service in filling routine and emergency requests Knowledge of various sterilization medium and cycles Other related duties as assigned
Materials Distribution Technician
Froedert Health Center
07.2010 - 12.2010
- Duties: Stock nurse servers Stock areas throughout hospital Collect patient care equipment for sterile processing and cleaning
Lead Sterilization Technician
Marquette School of Dentistry
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Duties: Decontamination Clean dental instruments Pick up linens throughout school Create and maintain weekly work schedules for staff members Coordinate with manager for special projects Work to resolve issues with equipment and/or staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2029
Diploma -
Walden II High School
Racine, WI01-1998
Skills
- Technical Aptitude
- Scanning Processes
- Workplace Safety
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Decontamination Procedures
- Problem-solving abilities
- Infection Control Protocols
- Sterilization Techniques
- Attention to detail
- Adherence to guidelines
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Workplace safety
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Decontamination procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Technical aptitude
- Workflow efficiency
- Instrument sorting
- Sterile processing
- Equipment collection and sorting
- Sterilization monitoring
- Surgical instruments expertise
- Cross-functional coordination
- Instrument transportation
- Operational efficiency
- Production monitoring
- Team Training
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieve increase of productivity by introducing Censitrac for all processing tasks.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of censitrac rollout.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- HSPA
Certification
- IAHCSMM CRCST, 109150
- CIS
- CHL, 109150
Additional Information
Worked multi different hospital and ASC healthcare fields
Timeline
Manager
Ascension All Saints
06.2024 - Current
Supervisor Sterile Processing
Ascension All Saints
04.2023 - 06.2025
Lead Sterile processing Tech
Ascension Wisconsin St. Francis
08.2022 - 04.2023
Sr Sterile Processing Tech
Northshore University Hospital System
08.2021 - 07.2022
Sterile Processing Tech
MedHQ
04.2021 - 08.2021
Sterile Processing Specialist
Advocate Aurora 84S
06.2019 - 12.2020
Medical Supply Technician
VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
03.2011 - 01.2019
Medical Supply Technician
Maxim Health Services
12.2010 - 03.2011
Materials Distribution Technician
Froedert Health Center
07.2010 - 12.2010
Lead Sterilization Technician
Marquette School of Dentistry
06.2009 - 07.2010
Central Processing Technician
All Saints Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Diploma -
Walden II High School
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Grand Canyon University