I've spent my whole adult life in healthcare, and with all my experience, im looking for a career that I can work till I retire. I am confident that with my past experience that I would be an asset to the UPMC supply chain.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
SurgCenter of Western MD
Cumberland, MD
03.2020 - Current
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Surgical Technologist
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center
Cumberland, MD
10.2016 - 03.2020
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center
Cumberland, MD
01.2012 - 10.2016
Reported any issues or concerns related to inventory or sterilization processes.
Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
Managed a variety of tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on detail.
Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
Organized, prepared, and packaged supplies for surgery.
Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
Monitored expiration dates of supplies to ensure safety compliance.
Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
Food Service Worker
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center
Cumberland, MD
01.2010 - 01.2012
Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Performed variety of duties related to food service.
Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
Delivered food orders promptly and accurately to guests tables.
Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
Supervisor
Blockbuster Video
Cumberland, MD
07.2007 - 01.2010
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.