Pete Ritter
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Dynamic Sterile Processing Manager at Portneuf Medical Center with a proven track record in budget planning and cost-saving initiatives. Skilled in sterile technique and team leadership, I foster a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and patient care standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Manager
Portneuf Medical Center
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Stayed current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses related to sterile processing management.
- Organized staff schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining appropriate staffing levels according to workload demands.
- Assisted in budget planning for the department, identifying cost-saving measures without compromising quality or patient care standards.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the department by encouraging staff input on workflow enhancements and process improvements.
- Implemented a preventive maintenance program for sterilization equipment, reducing downtime and repair costs.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Portneuf Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2023
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
Central Processing Technician
Providence Tarzana Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and quality improvement, safety and environmental and infection control standards.
- Assembled and sterilized instrument trays and removed all waste matters from equipment and carts.
- Performed environmental maintenance duties and assisted in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing areas, operating rooms and equipment storage.
- Decontaminated and sterilized instruments, medical supplies and equipment.
Education
Associate Degree In Surgical Technology - Surgical Tech
American Career College
CA04.2015
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Team leadership qualities
- Continuous learning attitude
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Medical terminology
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement strategies
- Regulatory compliance
- Infection control practices
- Surgical instrumentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Sterile Processing Manager
Portneuf Medical Center
03.2023 - 03.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
Portneuf Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2023
Central Processing Technician
Providence Tarzana Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
Associate Degree In Surgical Technology - Surgical Tech
American Career College
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