Jane Mies
Decatur,Indiana
Summary
Professional with strong background in sterilization processes and surgical instrument management. Adept at maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring optimal functionality of medical equipment. Known for teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in decontamination, assembly, and sterilization techniques, with focus on achieving tangible results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPD Technician II
Lutheran Orthopedic Hospital
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted in sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments for efficient usage in operating rooms.
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols for handling hazardous materials in sterile processing environments.
- Supported inventory management by organizing and tracking surgical supplies and equipment availability.
- Participated in training sessions to understand proper operation of sterilization equipment and tools.
- Conducted routine cleaning and maintenance of sterile processing areas to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities while maintaining focus on quality control procedures for sterilized items.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by seeking out opportunities for skill development or certifications within the field.
- Assisted in maintaining regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits on sterilization processes and documentation.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing training support for new SPD technicians on best practices.
- Streamlined case cart preparation process, resulting in improved organization and accessibility of necessary tools during surgery.
Admitting Registrar
Adams Memorial Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2018
- Managed patient admissions process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data entry.
- Coordinated insurance verification, facilitating seamless patient registration and minimizing billing discrepancies.
- Trained new staff on admission protocols, enhancing team performance and process adherence.
- Implemented electronic health record systems, improving information accessibility for clinical teams.
- Expedited emergency room admissions by prioritizing urgent cases and gathering essential information quickly.
- Reduced errors in insurance claims submissions through diligent attention to detail while processing paperwork.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively while maintaining professional composure when dealing with emotional or difficult circumstances.
- Assisted patients in understanding their financial options, including payment plans, co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by balancing multiple responsibilities and effectively prioritizing tasks.
- Maintained strict confidentiality by securely handling sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Verified patient details and insurance coverage and collected co-pays.
- Calculated collectible amount due for procedures.
- Secured confidential patient information from unauthorized access.
Education
Technical Certificate - Medical Assisting/ Specialty Phlebotomy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN07-2006
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Adaptable learning
- Sterilization techniques
- Staff training
- Sterilization procedures
- Teamwork
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient safety
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Self motivation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Infection control protocols
- HIPAA compliance
- Quality control procedures
Certification
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician
Key to Success
Lutheran Health Network
June 2022
Timeline
SPD Technician II
Lutheran Orthopedic Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Admitting Registrar
Adams Memorial Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2018
Technical Certificate - Medical Assisting/ Specialty Phlebotomy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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