Savannah Martinez
Kerrville,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with an organized approach, good multitasking skills, training of new hires, and most of all continuing education for all staff. Experienced in decontamination, sterilizing and testing medical instruments. Friendly and positive attitude with good listening, planning, and problem-solving abilities. HSPA certified as a Sterile Processing Technician, Certified Instrument Specialist, and Healthcare Leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Peterson Health
Kerrville , TX
08.2021 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained new staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Maintained compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Develop, administer, monitor and review procedures for TDOC data base for sterilization of surgical and medical equipment, material and supplies.
- Provide feedback to Operating room leadership through daily interaction, documentation and issue resolution. Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations and/or conclusions. Prepare reports and data relative to monthly errors and quality improvements.
- Contributed to staff performance evaluations, setting goals for improvement when needed.
Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Peterson Health
Kerrville , TX
01.2020 - Current
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for department.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Maintained a clean and sterile environment for surgical instruments.
- Worked closely with Vendors for loaner instruments.
- Daily T-DOC scanning, editing, created new trays and single items for tracking and clean up of any discrepancies in system.
- Prepared and administered continuing education information to staff.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Peterson Health
Kerrville, TX
06.2014 - Current
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Decontaminate, put together and sterilize surgical instruments according to IFU and AAMI/ANSI guidelines.
Central Sterile Technician
Altru Health System
Grand Forks , ND
05.2006 - 06.2014
- Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
- Performed surgical and procedural supply and instrument distributions, inventory, and management.
- Inventory and process discrepancies in surgery cases.
- Receive and follow up on back orders.
- Responded to emergency events with supplies and carts to standard.
- Completed audits of charge processes.
- Printed daily surgery schedule, and pulled disposable items needed per surgery case according to pick list.
Supply Distribution Associate
Altru Health System
Grand Forks , ND
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Received and put away inbound freight, pulled inventory from various inventory supply locations, and delivered supplies to end user.
- Prioritized and rearranged tasks to meet changing demands.
- Inspected merchandise for damage and discrepancies with documentation.
- Charged out inventory items, maintained PAR level supply forms, and provided exceptional service to internal customers.
- Accessed menus and entered information into the computer accurately.
- Processed and followed up on back orders, corrected discrepancies, followed up with buyers, contacted physicians/customer.
- Revised department forms as requested by department, kept stock of patient charge labels at a level to prevent stock outs and kept shelf labels current.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of and compliance with all pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures, and guidlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hill Country High School
Kerrville 05.2004
Skills
- Sterilization Monitoring
- T-DOC computerized tracking system efficient
- Training all new staff
- Total Joint Replacements
- Case Cart Assembly
- Processing instruments
- Delivering equipment
- Ordering supplies
- Assembling packages
- Sterilization procedures
- HIPAA proficiency
- Knowledge in modifying pick lists
- Preparing and administering continuing education information
- Motivating employees to create a happy and goal driven atmosphere
- Keeping current with the ANSI/AAMI and other organization guidelines
- Contacting vendors and sending instruments off for repair
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Peterson Health
08.2021 - Current
Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Peterson Health
01.2020 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Peterson Health
06.2014 - Current
Central Sterile Technician
Altru Health System
05.2006 - 06.2014
Supply Distribution Associate
Altru Health System
05.2005 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Hill Country High School
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