Katie Meyers
Oroville,CA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager II
Sutter Health
11.2009 - Current
- Daily Management of Materials and Sterile Processing Department ensuring organizational goals and initiatives of patient and team safety, affordability, quality, patient satisfaction and access. Plans and organizes operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
- Serve as resource for physicians and staff regarding any supply or instrumental need.
- Reviews Surgical Schedule and collaborates with team members on needs of the patient.
- Develops, implements, and ensures the effectiveness of departmental policies and procedures, while assuring the policies meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Maintains current licensing requirements related to the tissue freezer.
- Oversees all vendor compliance and documents according to hospital policies.
- Coordinates vendor needs of the hospital based off the surgery schedule.
- Reviews and monitors invoices to ensure pricing is in compliance with corporate and local supply contracts.
- Participates and assists with implementation of cost savings initiatives for the department and hospital.
- Manages staffing standards and kronos payroll reports.
- Conducts analysis of all capital equipment/instrument items to ensure best pricing.
- Organizes and conducts all product and instrumental evaluation meetings with staff and physicians.
- Conducts and organizes physical inventory counts as directed by Sutter Health.
- Performs case analysis according to the parameters by finance and communicates any concerns.
- Demonstrates the ability to solve problems timely and constructively.
- Conducts department staff meetings at regular intervals for informative and educational purposes.
- Delegates responsibility to team members, fostering accountability among staff to ensure efficient operations.
- Maintains positive professional relationships with all customers, physicians, and staff to ensure high morale and satisfaction.
- Develops and maintains a culture of service we provide to all clinical departments.
- Participates in QA/PI activities, coordinating activities with Director of Quality and Risk.
- Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to vendor for resolution.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving intraoperative problems with supplies or instrumentation.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
High Tech Institute
Rancho CordovaCertificate - Medical Assisting
Medical Career College
Yuba CityCertificate - Basic Life Support (Health Career)
EMSCES911
Yuba City, CACourse Completion - Central Service Technician
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN2023
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Relationship building and management
- Ability to problem solve under high stress situations
- Oversees Vendor Management
- Maintains professional relationships with customers, staff, and physicians
- Sterile Processing Management
- Process Improvement
- Leads by example under Sutter Health Values
- Develops and implements policies and procedures
- Develops and maintains a culture of service
Timeline
Area Manager II
Sutter Health
11.2009 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
High Tech Institute
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Medical Career College
Certificate - Basic Life Support (Health Career)
EMSCES911
Course Completion - Central Service Technician
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
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