Mary Thomas
Auburn,AL
Summary
Dynamic Sterile Processing Manager with over 10 years in the healthcare industry. Skilled in process improvement, training, and documentation. Committed to ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing operational efficiency for optimal patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Manager
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
Montgomery, AL
06.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily sterile processing operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Managed inventory control for surgical instruments and supplies, optimizing stock levels.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in sterilization techniques and equipment usage.
- Evaluated 10-12 employees performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments for procedures.
Church Clerk
Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
Waverly, AL
10.2018 - Current
- Managed 70-100 church records and membership databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Assisted in financial reporting and budgeting processes, contributing to fiscal responsibility and transparency.
- Maintain accurate and timely documents of all church proceedings, membership and business transactions.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, AL
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organized workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency in instrument retrieval and distribution processes.
- Coordinated inventory management for surgical instruments, ensuring availability for scheduled procedures.
- Meet regularly with Manager to share information, including departmental budgeting,recommendations, and activities.
- Meet with team leaders to discuss problems or issues.
- Prepared monthly work and on-call schedules.
- Conducted over 20 prescreening and target select interviews efficiently.
GYN/Robotic Specialty Instrument Technician II
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, AL
12.2011 - 08.2016
- Prepared all surgical instruments for robotic surgery and gynecology cases.
- Read daily surgery schedule to make sure instruments were ready for cases.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, AL
12.2001 - 12.2011
- Oversaw sterilization processes for surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Trained 12 technicians to ensure compliance with mandatory training and certification requirements.
- Ensured surgical instruments and technical medical equipment processed in SPD were safe for use, delivered on time to the proper place, and in good condition to be properly used for patient care.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL08-2020
BBA - Business Administration
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL12-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management And Supervision
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL08-2013
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Team leadership qualities
- Continuous learning attitude
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Accomplishments
Certificate of Excellent from Sterile Processing and Distribution
Certification
- SPT - Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
Timeline
Sterile Processing Manager
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Church Clerk
Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
10.2018 - Current
Sterile Processing Supervisor
East Alabama Medical Center
08.2016 - 06.2021
GYN/Robotic Specialty Instrument Technician II
East Alabama Medical Center
12.2011 - 08.2016
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
East Alabama Medical Center
12.2001 - 12.2011
MBA - Business Administration
Faulkner University
BBA - Business Administration
Faulkner University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management And Supervision
Southern Union State Community College