James Grady
Nashville,TN
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in sterilization techniques and surgical instrument preparation. Proven expertise in enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency through meticulous documentation and compliance practices in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIELD MANAGER
Legal Process of Tennessee
Nashville, TN
05.2014 - Current
- Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Directed financial and budget activities to optimize investments and fund operations.
- Developed product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns and sales promotions.
- Managed staff by preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
- Recommended new facility locations or oversaw remodeling of existing facilities.
- Determined services for sale while setting pricing and credit terms based on customer demand forecasts.
- Oversaw activities related to service provision to ensure operational efficiency.
- Supervised legal document delivery and process serving across multiple jurisdictions.
- Trained staff on compliance with legal regulations and procedures.
- Coordinated schedules for field agents to optimize efficiency in service delivery.
- Monitored field operations to ensure adherence to company policies and standards.
- Collaborated with attorneys and paralegals to support case preparation and documentation needs.
- Conducted performance reviews for staff; provided feedback on strengths and weaknesses as well as development opportunities.
- Trained team members in proper use of phone apps and safety procedures when in the field serving legal documents.
- File subpoenas, warrants, and other legal documents with the courts.
MEDICAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
National HME
Nashville, TN
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Maintained medical equipment to ensure patient safety and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted routine inspections and repairs on equipment in diverse healthcare settings.
- Provided necessary medical supplies to healthcare professionals in a timely manner to support patient care.
- Collaborated with teams to streamline workflow and enhance service delivery in healthcare settings.
- Documented equipment maintenance logs and service reports accurately.
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclaves and chemical disinfectants.
- Operated sterilization equipment, ensuring proper functioning and routine maintenance.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Documented sterilization cycles and inventory records accurately, facilitating compliance audits and traceability of sterile items.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Inspected cleaned instruments for completeness and proper functionality before use.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards to support operational readiness.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Participated in quality assurance programs to identify and implement improvements in sterilization processes and adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout the facility to maintain required levels.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Installed and set up medical equipment with necessary hand tools.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Installed and set up medical equipment with necessary hand tools.
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN I
Baptist Hospital
Nashville, TN
02.2010 - 09.2010
- Sterilized surgical instruments following established protocols and safety standards.
- Operated sterilization equipment, including autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness and proper functioning before use.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Documented sterilization cycles and maintained compliance records to support regulatory adherence.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
- Delivered sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment based on case cart requisitions.
- Managed inventory of sterile supplies and organized storage areas to ensure accessibility and efficiency.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to ensure availability of up-to-date supplies.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout the facility to maintain required levels.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
09.2007 - 07.2008
- Prepared surgical instruments and sterile supplies for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools promptly.
- Maintained sterile field and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies and reported shortages to staff.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Conducted equipment checks to ensure functionality before surgeries began.
- Documented surgical procedures and maintained accurate records post-operation.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Sarasota County Technical Institute
Sarasota, FL07-2008
Central Supply Assistant - Sterile Supply
Sarasota County Technical Institute
Sarasota, FL02-2008
Program - Health Science Core Program
Sarasota County Technical Institute
Sarasota, FL09-2007
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Sterilization techniques
- Sterilizer operation
- Ethylene oxide sterilization
- Aseptic technique
- Decontamination procedures
- Instrument decontamination
- Sterile storage
- Tray preparation
- Assembling case carts
- Compliance audits
- Recording test results
- Inventory management
- Computerized tracking
- Documentation accuracy
- Attention to detail
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Bloodborne pathogen awareness
- Recording biologicals
- Chemical handling
- Chemical handling
- Chemical handling
Certification
- Surgical Technology
- Sterile Processing/Health Core
Timeline
FIELD MANAGER
Legal Process of Tennessee
05.2014 - Current
MEDICAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
National HME
12.2013 - 05.2014
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
08.2012 - 10.2013
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN I
Baptist Hospital
02.2010 - 09.2010
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
Manatee Memorial Hospital
09.2007 - 07.2008
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Sarasota County Technical Institute
Central Supply Assistant - Sterile Supply
Sarasota County Technical Institute
Program - Health Science Core Program
Sarasota County Technical Institute