KALIA HAWKINS HILL
Columbia
Summary
Dedicated individual experienced in medical equipment preparation and set up, as well as customer service and patient interaction. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to complete tasks in a timely manner. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure medical equipment is properly prepared and functioning. Reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Lexington Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Charlotte Surgery Center
02.2018 - 10.2023
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage workflow in a timely manner
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with staff members and physicians
- Restocked code carts by referencing par levels and current supply list and documents on code cart log
- Performed decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization and storage of surgical instrumentation according to established procedures
- Trained new employees on proper techniques associated with decontamination and sterilization processes
- Monitored temperature logs on daily basis to ensure proper functioning of autoclave units
- Successfully maintained consistent quality assurance standards for all processed instruments and equipment
- Inspected returned instruments for damage or wear prior to reprocessing them for reuse
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as chemicals, biohazards and sharps containers
- Ensured compliance with infection control guidelines when preparing supplies for use in operating rooms
- Maintained accurate records of all processed instruments in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
- Applied knowledge of medical terminology to accurately label items for distribution within the hospital setting
- Retrieved soiled equipment and decontaminates and prepared for re-issue
Education
Certification in Surgical technology - Surgical technology, Sterile processing
York technical college
Rock Hill, SC08.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Health Careers Center
Cleveland, Ohio01.1997
Skills
- Wrapping Procedures
- Daily Workflows
- Sterility Procedures
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Reading Comprehension
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Managing Materials
- Tool Sterilizing
- Delivering Equipment
- Infection Control
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Medical terminology
- Quality assurance management
- Infection control standards
- Time management proficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement strategies
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Decontamination procedures
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Infection control practices
- Project management experience
- Analytical thinking
- Professional demeanor
- Staff scheduling
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Staff management
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Staff supervision
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- CRCST, 2024
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Lexington Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Charlotte Surgery Center
02.2018 - 10.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Health Careers Center
Certification in Surgical technology - Surgical technology, Sterile processing
York technical college
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