KALIA HAWKINS HILL

Responsible for the decontamination and reprocessing of cardiac thoracic tee probes.

• Ensured compliance with infection control standards during sterilization processes.
• Operated and maintained sterilization equipment, including autoclaves and washers.
• Trained new staff on sterile processing protocols and safety procedures.
• Monitored inventory levels of surgical instruments and supplies, coordinating restocking efforts.

Specializing in reprocessing cardiac thoracic tee probes.

• Conducted quality assurance checks to guarantee instrument cleanliness and functionality.
• Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.

• 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.
• Oversaw daily operations of sterile processing department, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

• 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