Renee Vermeulen
Corinth,NY
Summary
At Saratoga Hospital, a seasoned Lead Sterile Processing Technician enhanced operational efficiency and patient safety through expert sterilization and workflow optimization. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring a team and reducing training time, alongside mastery in decontamination and infection control, significantly improving department productivity and cost savings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Saratoga Hospital
11.2017 - Current
- Identified areas for improvement in sterile processing operations, proposing actionable solutions that led to increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Reduced instrument turnaround time by optimizing inventory management systems and streamlining communication between departments.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and handling of all surgical instruments and equipment.
- Collaborated on the development of a comprehensive orientation program for new sterile processing technicians, reducing training time and improving retention rates.
- Led a team of technicians, providing guidance and mentorship to improve overall performance and productivity within the department.
- Trained new hires on best practices in sterile processing techniques, fostering a culture of continued learning and development among the team.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corinth High School
Corinth, NYSkills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Decontamination procedures
- Workflow Optimization
- Sterilization Expertise
- Infection Control
- Chemical Handling
- Assembling case carts
- Preventive Maintenance
- Recording biologicals
Timeline
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Saratoga Hospital
11.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Corinth High School
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