Manager of Material for two Orthopedic Surgery Centers
I also manage the Sterile Processing Departments
Oversee all functions for both departments
This includes, creating policies, schedules, payroll, financial aspects, and budgeting for both departments
Network Manager of Operations Sterile Processing
St Luke's University Health System
Bethlehem, PA
07.2021 - 08.2022
As Network Manager of Operations I oversee the Sterile Processing operations and employees
I am responsible for scheduling, payroll, hiring, orientation, and all communications with the Operating Room and other departments within the network
I am responsible for 30 plus full time employees in a facility that provides 24 hour service
Quality, compliance, and safety are top priority along with employee satisfaction
Manager Sterile Processing Department/ Certified Surgical First Assistant
Hospital Tower Health
Pottstown, PA
10.2018 - 06.2021
Manage the everyday function of the Sterile Processing Department to accommodate the Operating Room and other hospital departments
Create up-date policies and procedures pertaining to Sterile Processing
Communicate, collaborate, and make purchases from surgical representatives to suit the needs of the department
Created an orientation/training program to keep staff up to date on education and training practices and current standards
Manage schedules, call hours, and employees to suit the needs of the department
Responsible for hiring and training of new employees
Have also been in the role of Surgical First Assistant
In this role I assisted the surgeon with surgeries in all specialties
Responsible for positioning, prepping, and assisting the surgeon in surgical procedures
I also participate and contribute to several hospital committees including Infection Prevention, Department of Surgery, Community Services, and I am part of a green belt project to better the communication and service between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room
OB Technologist
Obstetrical Certified Surgical
Allentown, PA
02.2017 - 12.2018
Responsible for setting up and maintaining sterile field during C-sections and vaginal deliveries
Responsible for handling surgical instruments to the surgeon, handling specimens, and tear down of sterile field after surgery
Also responsible for post partum care of mother and baby
Teaching newborn care to new parents
Surgical Technologist
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Pottsville, PA
07.1997 - 02.2017
I held several positions in my 20+ years with this employer
I have experience in Sterile Processing, ambulatory surgery, Operating Room, and Obstetrics
On the OB unit I was responsible for the ordering and stock of Labor and Delivery, the OB Operating Room, and Post Partum Unit
Being the only Surgical Tech I was responsible for creating and implementing a training program for the nursing staff to the scrub role for C-sections
I sat on several committees including Employee Safety, Product Evaluation, and teaching the community/parents during Childbirth classes
I also achieved a certification in child passenger safety and helped organize community child safety seat fitting stations within community
Timeline
Materials Manage / Sterile Processing Manager
North Pointe Surgery Center
08.2022 - Current
Network Manager of Operations Sterile Processing
St Luke's University Health System
07.2021 - 08.2022
Manager Sterile Processing Department/ Certified Surgical First Assistant