George Kennedy Lemus
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with over 13 years of related experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with hardworking and diligent nature. Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Providence Holy Cross
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Responsible for 13 sterile processing employees
- Provided employee work schedule and job duties / tasks
- Kept the SPD department compliant with ANSI/AAMI guidelines ready for JCAHO
- Set up monthly educational inservices for staff's continuing education
- Assembled group huddles determining instrumentation turn around and tray readiness
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices, fostering an atmosphere of ongoing professional development within the team.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality materials for the department.
- Conducted periodic risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern within the department''s operations, leading to proactive problem-solving measures.
- Enhanced sterile processing efficiency by implementing strict procedural protocols and quality assurance measures.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by optimizing staff scheduling and task allocation.
- Met with leaders from main OR every week for updates of surgical instrumentation and possible surgical tray upgrades
- Enforce Settrax and SPM by Steris for daily functions and record keeping of surgical instrumentation flow and process.
- Helped cover shifts when not available to keep department running efficiently
Surgical Supply Coordinator
Providence Holy Cross
07.2016 - 12.2021
- Responsible for our -80 freezer, maintaining patient cranial flaps on par and ready for implantation
- Responsible for consigned vascular grafts synthetic and biological
- Ordered different types of mesh and biological grafts for abdominal reconstruction
- Kept order and consigned heart valves for mitral valve procedures
- Arranged vendors to attend procedures for physician assistance with surgical instrumentation/implantation devices/laser technologies.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding inventory needs and availability, promoting seamless collaboration.
- Provided training to junior team members on best practices related to supply coordination, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the department.
- Monitored key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement in the supply chain process.
- Reduced supply chain costs with effective negotiation strategies and vendor management.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers, expanding sourcing options and reducing dependency on single vendors.
Surgical Technologist II
Providence Holy Cross
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Scrubbed in the following specialties: urology, small ortho, general, plastics, minor vascular
- Relieved lunches and breaks for OR scrub techs while maintaining my OR stocked and supplied of medical supplies and consigned implants.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Sterile Processing Tech II
Providence Holy Cross
07.2011 - 07.2016
- Sterile processing technician with the following duties: Decontamination of surgical instrumentation, scopes and fiber optics
- Surgical tray assembly, peel pouch sterilization and prep and pack
- Proper documentation of all sterile equipment; steam and low temp
- Sterilized scopes via Medivator processing machine and Steris 1E
- Case cart assembly and central distribution experience as well.
- Help set up Settrax and SPM at the time when it was first implemented in the department, assisted fellow peers on education and coaching on how to use the system.
Specimen Processor Technician
Quest Diagnostics
06.2005 - 07.2010
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety protocols while handling biohazardous materials during specimen processing tasks.
- Processed high volumes of time-sensitive specimens without compromising accuracy or quality standards under tight deadlines.
- Developed strong relationships with internal departments, facilitating smooth communication channels for expedited issue resolution regarding specimens or testing requirements.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment by implementing effective storage and tracking systems for specimens.
Education
Graduated, Surgical Technology Program - Surgical Technology
Everest College
Reseda, CA01.2011
Graduated, Surgical Technology Program - General Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
Winnetka, CA06.2005
Skills
- Attentive to detail with the passion to keep learning and growing in the healthcare field with more than 20 years of medical background
- Staff Supervision and Training
- Infection control standards
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Continuous Learning Commitment
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Decontamination procedures
- Sterile Technique Expertise
Certification
CRCST / CIS / CER and CHL certifications 2024
SGNA Associate 2024
Awards
Providence Holy Cross Stewardship Award 2017
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Providence Holy Cross
01.2022 - 06.2024
Surgical Supply Coordinator
Providence Holy Cross
07.2016 - 12.2021
Surgical Technologist II
Providence Holy Cross
07.2016 - 07.2018
Sterile Processing Tech II
Providence Holy Cross
07.2011 - 07.2016
Specimen Processor Technician
Quest Diagnostics
06.2005 - 07.2010
Graduated, Surgical Technology Program - Surgical Technology
Everest College
Graduated, Surgical Technology Program - General Education
Los Angeles Pierce College
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