LAURA CASAREZ
Anchorage
Summary
Operations professional with hands-on experience in coordinating and optimizing workflows. Strong focus on team collaboration and ensuring smooth operations. Skilled in logistics, project management, and problem-solving. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet changing demands and deliver consistent results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Operations Coordinator
ANMC
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated operational workflows to enhance efficiency and streamline processes across departments.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for various initiatives, ensuring timely execution of projects.
- Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
- Boosted productivity by establishing effective communication channels between departments.
- Worked with vendors to make purchases
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve operational workflows and enhance productivity.
- Coordinated efforts between various departments to facilitate seamless workflow and optimize overall project outcomes.
- Calibrated and maintained a variety of instruments to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and supplies, ensuring timely availability for operational continuity.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during periods of technological upgrades or replacements
Sterile Case Cart Management Supervisor
ANMC
03.2016 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff, enhancing team performance and productivity.
- Streamlined workflows, resulting in improved efficiency across production processes.
- Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation to meet operational demands effectively.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely procurement and minimizing shortages.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic initiatives for operational growth and improvement.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
ANTHC
06.2006 - Current
- Oversaw daily sterilization operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Mentored junior technicians, enhancing team performance and efficiency in sterile processing procedures.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to maintain operational integrity and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to address instrument needs, streamlining supply management during procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of sterile supplies, ensuring adequate stock while minimizing waste
- Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Assured instrument availability by managing inventory and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported operational excellence by accurately assembling instrument trays according to procedure-specific requirements.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.
- Tested instruments by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
Sterile Processing Technician
PROVIDENCE
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged surgical instruments for optimal readiness in procedures.
- Trained new staff on sterile processing protocols and best practices for efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on sterilization machinery to enhance reliability.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time for instrument availability.
- Led initiatives to optimize inventory management of sterile supplies, minimizing waste and costs.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Anchorage, Alaska01.2000
Skills
- Process implementation
- Supply ordering
- Inventory oversight
- Project completions
- Forecasting
- Quality
- Employee database management in SPM
- Inventory coordination
Certification
- -CRCST 2003
- -CIS 2020
- -CER 2023
Timeline
Sterile Processing Operations Coordinator
ANMC
05.2022 - Current
Sterile Case Cart Management Supervisor
ANMC
03.2016 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
ANTHC
06.2006 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
PROVIDENCE
01.2001 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
East High School
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