Laura Todar
Panama City,FL
Summary
Sterile processing technician with expertise in inventory management and preventative maintenance to support consistent surgical readiness. Assembles sterile instrument sets and ensures timely availability to improve operational flow. Maintains compliance with sterile processing standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
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1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
HCA Florida Twin Cities
Niceville, Florida
03.2017 - Current
- Prepared and assembled instrument sets for surgical procedures.
- Monitored inventory of sterile supplies and equipment in the central sterile processing unit to ensure availability for procedures.
- Operated sterilization equipment while adhering to safety standards to maintain compliance.
- Worked with surgical teams to keep instruments ready on time.
- Trained new staff on sterile processing protocols and best practices.
- Guided newly hired staff on proper handling of sterile products and processes.
- Scheduled maintenance appointments with external vendors for sterilization equipment.
Sales Manager
Riviera Fitness
Crestview, Florida
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Designed sales strategies that enhanced member engagement and retention.
- Conducted sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
- Conducted training sessions for the sales team on effective communication and customer service techniques.
- Mentored junior sales staff, fostering skill development and role success.
- Oversaw daily sales activities to ensure smooth operations. and aligned activities with company goals.
- Built relationships with local businesses to increase membership referrals and partnerships.
- Tracked inventory levels for fitness merchandise to maintain stock availability. for fitness merchandise to keep stock levels available.
Surgical Scrub Technician
US Army Reserve
San Diego, California
01.2009 - 06.2013
- Assisted surgeons during procedures to ensure efficient operating room flow.
- Maintained sterile operating room conditions throughout surgeries.
- Monitored surgical supply and equipment inventory to ensure availability for procedures.
- Applied safety protocols to reduce operating room risk.
- Assembled surgical trays with instruments and supplies for each procedure.
- Supported post-operative care with wound dressing changes and suture removal.
- Prepared and maintained cleanliness of operating rooms between cases and at end of day.
Education
Surgical Technologist - Healthcare
US Army
San Antonio, TX11-2009
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Surgical protocols
- Instrument assembly
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment testing
- Biological monitoring
- Instrument tracking systems
- Inventory management
- Supply chain coordination
- Order management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Assembly and packaging
- Effective communication
Certification
- CPR CERT REDCROSS
- CRCST- HSPA
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
HCA Florida Twin Cities
03.2017 - Current
Sales Manager
Riviera Fitness
09.2015 - 01.2017
Surgical Scrub Technician
US Army Reserve
01.2009 - 06.2013
Surgical Technologist - Healthcare
US Army