MONITA CHAND
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Results-driven Materials Manager at Mercy General Hospital with expertise in strategic sourcing and inventory optimization, achieving a substantial increase in on-time shipping rates. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and communication skills, excelling in high-pressure environments to maintain safety and efficiency. Proven track record of enhancing supplier performance and streamlining operational workflows through a balanced application of hard and soft skills. Aiming to leverage these competencies to drive further improvements in healthcare supply chain management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, California
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and prices to enhance cost savings.
Conducted regular audits of inventory processes to identify inefficiencies and streamline operations, achieving a 15% reduction in excess stock.
Collaborated cross-functionally with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure alignment on material needs and lead times.
Implemented automated inventory tracking systems, improving the accuracy of stock levels and reducing manual entry errors by over 25%.
Created comprehensive reports on inventory turnover rates, forecasting demand trends to optimize order placement and reduce stockouts. Trained team members on best practices in materials management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
Led quarterly reviews with stakeholders to assess inventory strategies, identify potential risks, and adapt approaches based on market changes as needed. Feel free to modify any of these points based on your experience or achievements.
Endoscopy Tech
Sacramento Midtown Endoscopy Center/Mercy General Hospital
11.2007 - Current
- Assisted medical staff with procedures across various healthcare settings.
- Prepare detailed inventories of endoscopic equipment.
- Arranged procedure room for endoscopic operations.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure equipment functionality.
- Set up suites and rooms for endoscopic procedures.
- Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
- Position or transport patients according to instructions from medical personnel.
- Ensured proper sterilization of medical instruments, maintaining cleanliness.
- Verified repairs on endoscopy scopes and equipment.
- Sourced essential medical supplies for endoscopy procedures.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues for PCs and endoscopy telescopes.
- Conducted training sessions to share details on equipment and instruments.
- Monitored patients' vital signs using blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters, and cardiac monitoring electrodes.
- Evaluated patient's condition post-procedure and accurately documented findings in EMR system.
- Organize daily workloads based on scheduled cases each day.
- Administered medications following physician guidelines.
- Ran diagnostic tests and biologic quality assurance tests on endoscopic machines.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
- Followed nurses' instructions and physicians' orders when administering oral and injected medications.
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
- Safely transported patients to and from procedure areas.
- Provided support for diagnostic procedures, including colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies, and enteroscopies.
- Perform cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of reusable medical instruments according to established protocols.
- Collected and transferred radiographic images and checked for successful transfer.
- Provide feedback to physicians on technical issues encountered during procedures.
- Monitor patients' vital signs before, during, and after theprocedure.
- Ordered supplies efficiently to maintain stock within desired levels and meet expected patient loads.
- Maintain competency in all aspects of endoscope reprocessing as well as knowledge of regulatory standards such as Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
- Prepared equipment, educational materials and pharmaceutical supplies to expedite patient discharge processes.
- Document patient information into the electronic medical record system accurately and timely.
- Ensure that all necessary supplies are available for endoscopic procedures.
- Set up and tear down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations involving patients under anesthesia or experiencing complications.
- Provide patient education regarding pre-procedure preparation instructions and post-procedure care guidelines.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
- Operate video systems with cameras for recording images during procedures.
- Obtained informed consents and recorded drug allergies before administering pre-procedure medications.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Oncology Care Assistant
Mercy general hospital
Sacramento, CA
12.1999 - Current
- Monitored the progress of the patient
- Provide encouragement, support, and comfort to patients and family members
- Working in shifts to assist the patient in performing daily tasks
- Conduct thorough oncology research to enhance treatments given to patients
- Reporting to a Registered Nurse in a Residential Care Facility
- Educate patients and family members about cancer treatment
- Help with procedures ordered by the physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Perform daily patient assessments and prioritize daily tasks
- Maintain solid working relationships with physicians while liaising with the patient and their physician
Education
Bachelors - Health Science
Southern New Hampshire University
05-2025
Associate in applied science - information technology and network security
Heald College
10-2011
Diploma -
Luther Burbank High School
06-1997
Skills
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Effective Communication
- Attention To Detail
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Network Protection Strategies
- Experienced with Diverse Anesthesia Technologies
- Hardware and Software Maintenance
- Effective Performance Under Pressure
- Strategic sourcing
Timeline
Materials Manager
Mercy General Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Endoscopy Tech
Sacramento Midtown Endoscopy Center/Mercy General Hospital
11.2007 - Current
Oncology Care Assistant
Mercy general hospital
12.1999 - Current
Bachelors - Health Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate in applied science - information technology and network security
Heald College
Diploma -
Luther Burbank High School
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