Joseph Hammond
Coolidge,AZ
Summary
Certified under HSPA as a "Certified Registered Central Service Technician". Proficient ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize and remain focused on the essence of an issue. Excellent at providing support to the Perioperative and Emergency Departments. Skilled at learning the ever changing of innovations demanded in surgery while working well under pressure. Great interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish goals. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Sterile Supervisor
Valleywise Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
- Standardized and improved the everyday practices of staffing to produce a better quality for the safety of patient's care.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization by promoting best practices for processes, tools, or technologies.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Developed a team building system for growth, and leadership skills for the department.
Certified Sterile Processing Tech.
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Cleaned and disinfected endoscopic equipment and scopes according to infection control guidelines and standards.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory guidelines governing endoscopy practice by consistently following strict protocols for sterilization, equipment maintenance, and patient safety measures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement initiatives within the department, participating in regular staff meetings focused on enhancing performance standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and training seminars.
- Reduced risk of infection through meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
Instructor
Brookline College
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
Sterile Processing Technician
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Decontaminating all case carts returning from surgery, clinical departments, and off-site offices.
- Cleaning hospital equipment from throughout the hospital in Decontamination Room.
- Followed all principles of sterilizing methods.
- Proficient in assembly of instrument trays and knowledge of specialty instruments.
- Assembly and instrumentation of case carts.
- Answering incoming phone calls from different departments, clinics, vendors, and the O.R.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assisted in staff development by providing guidance to new team members on proper sterile processing techniques.
- Trained new employees in sterile processing techniques, leading to faster onboarding and reduced errors.
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Control
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule development
- Staff Development
- Training and mentoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument Decontamination
- Case cart assembly
- Recording biologicals
Skills
team building, leadership, leadership skills, Materials Management, Microsoft Office, organizing, personnel, policies, quality, quick, safety, staffing, supervisor, surgical technician, Technician, Instructor, Preceptor, record keeping, time management, communication,
Timeline
Central Sterile Supervisor
Valleywise Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Instructor
Brookline College
02.2019 - 08.2022
Certified Sterile Processing Tech.
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
01.2017 - 10.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2020