Kristopher Johnson

• Acting Lead overseeing workload in the absence of supervisors or other leads.
• Prioritize critical tasks, manage time, and delegate duties among SPS staff.
• Able to effectively assess operational inefficiencies and provide on-the-spot corrections.
• Technical advisor, super user, and effective troubleshooter of Censitrac Tracking System, able to build new sets, track surgical and clinic sets.
• Responsible user of all sterilization methods, such as Steam, V-pro, Sterrad Nx, and Sterrad 100NX.
• Responsible user of all decontamination equipment, including cart washer, sonic washer, and automated washer.
• Competent in using HLD chemicals and equipment such as Revital OX, Cidex OPA, Rapicide A, Trophon, and Medivator.
• Manage and enforce quality control measures to ensure proper equipment testing, decontamination, sterilization, preparation, High-Level Disinfection, storage, and transportation of all Reusable Medical equipment (RME) and delicate Medical instrument sets in accordance with VA guidelines (VA Directive 1116(2), ANSI/AAMI, AORN, and Manufacturers' instructions).
• Provide sterile instrumentation to the clinical areas throughout Medical Center, including the same-day surgery clinic.
• Verified and restocked medical supply inventories on a daily basis.
• Collaborated with other members of the team to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Reported any discrepancies between inventory counts and system records promptly.
• Participated in training sessions related to proper handling techniques for medical equipment and supplies.
• Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas following established infection control guidelines.
• Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
• Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.

• The lead phlebotomist worked with staff to delegate work assignments in the morning rounds in the hospital.
• Assisted employee with difficult sticks to collect blood and trained and had Navy students shadow myself or other employees.
• Verified patient information and collected specimens according to established protocols.
• Assisted with the training of new personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Maintained a safe working environment by following safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the organization
• Maintained a safe working environment by following safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the organization
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals when needed to provide optimal patient care
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• Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
• Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
• Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
• Ordered laboratory supplies to maintain inventory stock.
• Coordinated prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.
• Managed inventory supplies, reagents, and consumables, ensuring availability for all testing requirements.
• Engaged in the collection and processing of biological specimens, ensuring sample integrity.
• Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.

• Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
• Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
• Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
• Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
• Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
• Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
• Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
• Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
• Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
• Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
• Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
• Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
• Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
• Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
• Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
• Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
• Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
• Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
• Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
• Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
• Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
• Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
• Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
• Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.

As a Medical Readiness Coordinator, I assisted in setting up SRP for over five hundred soldiers in Korea.

Maintain over 500 soldiers' medical readiness.

. Set up appointments for soldiers who are in need of any type of medical evaluation.

Provide numbers of soldiers who are up to par and those who are not to the commander.

• Assessed individual Soldier's medical readiness to ensure compliance with Army regulations.
• Ensured medical readiness of assigned personnel.
• Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatment plans in electronic medical record systems.
• Monitored platoon's medical readiness status to ensure compliance with Army standards.
• Conducted assessments of medical readiness of troops.
• Assisted physicians with medical procedures and treatments.
• Facilitated referrals when necessary to appropriate medical providers or support services.