JAMES JONES
Greer,SC
Summary
Experienced Sterile Processing Professional with over 30 years of experience in Sterile Processing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager/Director
Advantage Support Services
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Regional Medical Center Assistant Director
Riverside
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Sterile Processing for multiple facilities
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Interim Manager
Steris/IMS, Prisma Health
Richland, Columbia S.
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided constructive feedback to workers, which improved morale and boosted efficiency
- Monitored working environment, making sure it was always safe, positive setting for all employees
- Maintained high corporate standards at all times by ensuring that employees followed all company processes and procedures
Interim Director
Steris/IMS at Jackson Health System
Miami, Fl
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
Manager
Steris/IMS at UAB
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
Operations Manager
STERIS, UF Health
Jacksonville, Fl.
01.2016 - 01.2017
- With Steris/IMS as a Clinical, -Sterile Processing Outsource Division
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices
- Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget
Center Manager of Sterile Processing
Orange Park Medical
01.2012 - 01.2016
- In charge of the daily operations in the Sterile Processing department which includes Sterile Processing, Decontamination, Instrument Room, as well as in charge of the ordering and maintenance of all Surgical Instruments used thru-out the facility
Manager
Cardinal Health, Clinic
Jacksonville, Fl.
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Product and Support (Cardinal)/Sr
- Lead Instrument Room Tech
- I was Lead person in charge of the hospital’s Instrument Processing Dept 2nd Shift which includes the training of all employees within the department.
Supervisor of Prep and Sterile
Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
District Manager
Health Service Groups Inc
01.2005 - 01.2006
- In charge daily operations of Housekeeping/ Laundry Departments for multiple facilities throughout Central Florida
Surgical Aide/CPD Tech
Ormond Memorial Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Worked as an Orderly in the OR
- Helped setup the OR for various Surgical Cases
- Helped with patient positioning for surgical procedures
- Transported patients to and from the OR
- On many occasions I would scrub in on various surgical procedures
- Worked in the hospital Central Processing department in the decontamination room, prep & pack, case cart
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix
03.2018 - 08.2023
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Daytona Beach Community College
2003
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Seabreeze High School
1989
Skills
- Sterile Processing
- Professional Relationships
- Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance
- Customer Satisfaction
- Cost Control
- Safety Policies and Measures
- Inventory Management
- Instrumentation Management
- Infection Control Policies
- Improvement Strategies
- Production Processes
- Team Bonding
- Best Practice Implementation
- Human Resources Understanding
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
- Achieved departmental productivity goals through effectively helping with staff education.
- Supervised team of 135 staff members.
- Experienced in Union driven facilities
Affiliations
Vice President of HSPA chapter (F.I.R.E) Florida Intercostal Reprocessing Educators
Active member of HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association)
Timeline
Manager/Director
Advantage Support Services
01.2022 - Current
Regional Medical Center Assistant Director
Riverside
01.2021 - 12.2021
Interim Manager
Steris/IMS, Prisma Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix
03.2018 - 08.2023
Interim Director
Steris/IMS at Jackson Health System
01.2018 - 01.2019
Manager
Steris/IMS at UAB
01.2017 - 01.2018
Operations Manager
STERIS, UF Health
01.2016 - 01.2017
Center Manager of Sterile Processing
Orange Park Medical
01.2012 - 01.2016
Supervisor of Prep and Sterile
Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute
01.2009 - 01.2010
Manager
Cardinal Health, Clinic
01.2008 - 01.2012
District Manager
Health Service Groups Inc
01.2005 - 01.2006
Surgical Aide/CPD Tech
Ormond Memorial Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1997
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Daytona Beach Community College
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Seabreeze High School
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