Lauren Williford
Beulaville,NC
Summary
At ECU Health Duplin, I spearheaded the implementation of innovative sterile processing policies, enhancing efficiency and accuracy by over 30%. My expertise in sterilization techniques and commitment to healthcare regulations, coupled with a knack for leading teams and improving operational protocols, underscores my ability to excel in high-stakes environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician
ECU Health Duplin
Kenansville, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented new policies and procedures related to sterile processing to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Coordinated repairs for malfunctioning autoclaves or other sterilization equipment when needed.
- Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
- Assessed equipment for proper functionality and sterilized tools and machines after every use.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Implemented changes based on feedback from surgeons or other healthcare professionals.
- Sterilized reusable medical instruments using autoclaves and other methods.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
Certified Surgical Technologist
ECU Health Duplin
Kenasville, NC
09.2011 - Current
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
Education
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC05-2010
Skills
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Chemical handling
- Healthcare regulations
- Lean principles
- Audit preparation
- Material management
- Decontamination procedures
- Biological monitoring
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterilization techniques
- Aseptic environment maintenance
Certification
- CST License Number: 146921 Issued: 2020
- CBSPD License Number: 51224 Issued: 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Central Sterile Processing Technician
ECU Health Duplin
08.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
ECU Health Duplin
09.2011 - Current
- CST License Number: 146921 Issued: 2020
- CBSPD License Number: 51224 Issued: 2017
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology
Coastal Carolina Community College
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