Jennifer Smock
Plano,IL
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking bringing 20 + years of experience. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment 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. Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude. Skilled at improving processes, maximizing team productivity to achieve sustainable operations. Familiar with employee motivation and retention strategies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Manager
Prime Health Care Mercy Medical Center
1325 North Highland Avenue
11.2022 - Current
- Reduced instrument turnover time by optimizing the decontamination process and improving organization within the department.
- Improved sterile processing department efficiency by implementing streamlined workflows and procedures.
- Facilitated communication with vendors and supply chain partners, addressing any issues or concerns related to instrument availability or quality.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely delivery of sterile instruments and equipment for surgeries.
- Developed policies and procedures for the handling, storage, and transportation of sterile instruments, ensuring consistently safe practices throughout the facility.
- Conducted regular audits of sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Coordinated with surgeons during complex cases to ensure proper instrumentation was available as needed during surgery.
- Ensured proper sterilization of delicate surgical tools by implementing a thorough inspection process prior to release for use in the operating room.
- Organized staff schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining appropriate staffing levels according to workload demands.
- Managed a team of sterile processing technicians, providing ongoing training and support to ensure high-quality performance.
- Assisted in budget planning for the department, identifying cost-saving measures without compromising quality or patient care standards.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for all instruments and equipment, minimizing delays in surgical procedures due to missing or damaged items.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the department by encouraging staff input on workflow enhancements and process improvements.
- Enhanced patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Stayed current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses related to sterile processing management.
Processing Supervisor / Manager
ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Responsible for maintaining departmental operation in Central Sterile work area
- This responsibility includes preparation of work schedules, job assignments, special requests and performing related duties as assigned
- In addition, assure organization and cleanliness and environmental compliance of decontamination, sterilization and storage areas
- Supervises staff assembling and processing of instrument sets, trays, case carts and use of major pieces of equipment
- Has authority to direct and communicate assignments for tasks to be performed in all areas of CSP responsibility
- Organizes activities according to priorities established by OR schedule
- Reviews and evaluates daily workflow and adjusts staffing pattern according to needs of the department
- Advises management of potential staffing problems and/or issues
- Ensures that all parameters of sterilization are met, including but not limited to steam, ETO,
- Hydrogen Peroxide and Parasitic Acid and maintain permanent records of these modalities as required by regulatory agencies
- Assures that equipment/instrumentation is functioning before use; reports any problems or malfunctions to appropriate persons and initiates work orders or requisition to resolve identified problems
- Responsible for shut off of equipment when appropriate
- Performs regular audits of instruments trays and case carts for accuracy
- Provides documentation of audits
- Performs other duties assigned
- Organizing and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrument trays
- Recording sterilization record results
- Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization
- Operating and maintaining autoclaves
- Record keeping if loads completed
- Oversee large group of staff
- Created missing report which reduced cost in instrumentation by 70%
- Set education days to encourage staff to get certified
Sterile
MEDIX STAFFING, Processing Tech ll
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
12.2015 - 09.2016
- 7-month assignment as Sterile Processing Tech II temp at Hinsdale Hospital
- Decontamination
- Assembled and organized instrument trays
- Overlooking specialty instrument check-in
Sterile Processing tech ll / Instrument specialist
EDWARD HOSPITAL NAPERVILLE
ILLINOIS
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Working with Sales Reps on specialty instrumentation
- Supervised staff as necessary along with another lead
- Supervised work schedules as well as work assignments
- Ordered equipment, instruments, sterile and non-sterile supplies
- Collaborated with doctors and nurses
- Handled monthly budget and capital budget
- Purchasing instructions for the O.R, as well as other departments
- Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrument trays
- Filling special requests as needed
- Recording sterilizer test results
- Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization
- Operated and maintained autoclaves
- Record keeping of loads completed
- Scheduled maintenance on equipment
- Handled all repairs on instruction
- Scheduled and worked with new employees, and their orientation check list within 90 days.
Sterile Processing tech
RUSH COPLEY MEDICAL CENTER AURORA
ILLINOIS
10.1999 - 10.2010
- Working with Reps on specialty instrumentation
- Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed
- Recording sterilizer test results
- Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization
- Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
Supervisor / Manager of retail sales
K-MART MONTGOMERY
ILLINOIS
12.1995 - 11.1999
- Instruct stuff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales
- Assign employees to specific duties
- Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised
- Review inventory and sales records to prepare reports for managements and budget departments
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers
- Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise
- Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
- Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
Education
HSPA/IAHCSMM Certified CHICAGO -
WAUBONSEE COLLEGE SUGAR GROVE
ILLINOS, ILLINOISSkills
- Professional Relationships
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Sterile Processing
- Equipment Sterility
- Improvement Strategies
- Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance
- Employee Work Scheduling
- In-Service Programs
- Sterilization Monitoring
- Assignment Delegation
- Safety Policies and Measures
- Instrumentation Management
References
Mae Hughs
Human Resources
K-Mart
(630) 896-200
Lauri Tummies
Supervisor
Rush Copley Medical Center
PH: (630) 978-6200 #4393
Keli Nelson
Supervisor
Edward Hospital
PH: (630)527-3000
Meghan Patrick
Supervisor
Medix Staffing
PH: (916)225-0443
Greg Benjamin
Alexian Brothers Medical Center Manager
PH:(847)921-7840
gbenjamin@nch.org
Lindelwa Williams
Manager
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
PH:(312)912-3461
Lindelwa.Williams@ascension.org
Anne Marie Herlehy
Director of Perioperative Services
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
PH:(773)330-1062
amherlehy@gmail.com
Timeline
Sterile Processing Manager
Prime Health Care Mercy Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Processing Supervisor / Manager
ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
09.2016 - 06.2023
Sterile
MEDIX STAFFING, Processing Tech ll
12.2015 - 09.2016
Sterile Processing tech ll / Instrument specialist
EDWARD HOSPITAL NAPERVILLE
08.2012 - 02.2015
Sterile Processing tech
RUSH COPLEY MEDICAL CENTER AURORA
10.1999 - 10.2010
Supervisor / Manager of retail sales
K-MART MONTGOMERY
12.1995 - 11.1999
HSPA/IAHCSMM Certified CHICAGO -
WAUBONSEE COLLEGE SUGAR GROVE