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Sharon Whitmire

Tullahoma,TN

Summary

Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with extensive experience at Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital, skilled in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through meticulous quality assurance and effective collaboration with surgical teams, ensuring optimal instrument availability and compliance with stringent safety standards.

Experienced with patient support and healthcare navigation. Utilizes communication and problem-solving skills to advocate for patient needs. Track record of effective collaboration and resolving patient concerns swiftly and empathetically.

Professional and prepared scheduling specialist with strong organizational and multitasking skills. Demonstrates expertise in coordinating appointments, managing calendars, and ensuring seamless communication. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results while adapting to changing needs. Reliable and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician

Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
  • Assembled and packaged surgical instruments for efficient distribution to operating rooms.
  • Inspected sterilized items for quality assurance, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
  • Collaborated with healthcare staff to prioritize instrument availability based on surgical schedules.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records for sterile supplies, facilitating timely restocking processes.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.

EKG Technician/Medical Assistant

Gupta Cardiology
10.2019 - 03.2024
  • Conducted EKG tests to monitor patients' heart activity and identify abnormalities.
  • Maintained and calibrated EKG equipment to ensure accurate readings and optimal performance.
  • Analyzed EKG results, providing timely reports to cardiologists for patient diagnosis.
  • Educated patients on procedure protocols, enhancing comfort and compliance during tests.

HIM Assistant

NHC Healthcare
01.2018 - 10.2019
  • Conducted regular audits of medical records, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accuracy in patient information.
  • Implemented efficient processes for record retrieval, enhancing response times for healthcare providers.
  • Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
  • Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
  • Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
  • Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
  • Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.

Medical Records Clerk

Tennova Healthcare - Shelbyville
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Managed patient records with high accuracy, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Streamlined record retrieval processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce wait times.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information.
  • Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
  • Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
  • Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scaning and indexing important documents and files.
  • Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
  • Audited medical records for completeness, identifying discrepancies and ensuring data integrity.
  • Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.

Certified Scrub Tech/Central Sterile Processing Technician

Riverpark Hospital
12.2002 - 05.2014
  • Assisted in preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain sterile environment during procedures, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Maintained sterile field throughout surgical operations to ensure patient safety.
  • Evaluated and selected appropriate instruments based on specific surgical needs.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • 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.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

Education

GED -

Warren County Senior High
McMinnville, TN

Diploma - Surgical Technology

Tennessee Technology Center
McMinnville, TN
07-2002

Skills

  • Steam sterilization
  • Decontaminating surgical instruments
  • High-level disinfection
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Assembling case carts
  • Manual cleaning
  • Instrument decontamination
  • Recording biologicals
  • Equipment testing
  • Sterile storage
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Ultrasonic cleaning
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Surgical instrument knowledge

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician

Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital
03.2024 - Current

EKG Technician/Medical Assistant

Gupta Cardiology
10.2019 - 03.2024

HIM Assistant

NHC Healthcare
01.2018 - 10.2019

Medical Records Clerk

Tennova Healthcare - Shelbyville
06.2016 - 01.2018

Certified Scrub Tech/Central Sterile Processing Technician

Riverpark Hospital
12.2002 - 05.2014

GED -

Warren County Senior High

Diploma - Surgical Technology

Tennessee Technology Center

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