Kristi Barbaria

• Supervised daily workflows to ensure compliance with sterilization protocols and safety standards.
• Trained and mentored staff on best practices in sterile processing techniques and equipment handling.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced turnaround times for instrument sterilization.
• Coordinated inventory management, ensuring adequate supply levels of sterilization equipment and materials.
• Conducted regular audits of sterilization procedures, maintaining adherence to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize scheduling for instrument availability during procedures.
• Resolved operational issues promptly, minimizing disruptions in sterile processing workflows and enhancing service delivery.
• Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and handling of all surgical instruments and equipment.
• Served as an effective liaison between the Sterile Processing Department and other hospital units, fostering a collaborative environment that supported overall patient care goals.

Assisted in on-the-job training after completing education. Learned proper techniques for instrument washing in the decontamination room. Gained skills in assembling instruments for sterilization. Discovered strengths in quick learning and a passion for sterile processing. Collaborated effectively with OR staff, L&D department, and cardiovascular department.