Sheila Mahan

• Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
• Prepared surgical instruments and supplies for various medical procedures, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of sterilization tools to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assisted in training new staff on sterile processing techniques and safety regulations.
• Implemented quality assurance checks on processed items to uphold safety standards and accuracy.
• Documented sterilization processes and outcomes accurately for compliance with health regulations.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
• Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
• Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
• Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
• Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
• Improved quality assurance processes by implementing documentation procedures for all stages of the sterilization process.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to established guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, participating in relevant training programs and workshops.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Contributed to significant reductions in cross-contamination incidents through meticulous execution of decontamination protocols.

• Created and managed knowledge base to offer staff and customers immediate informational access to products, services and organization
• Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
• Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
• Modeled exceptional customer service and mentored associates on direct link between revenue growth and customer loyalty.

• Complied with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements and internal procedures affecting business operations

• Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns

• Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses
• Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals which would add value to team while bringing wealth of experience

Worked with Branch Manager to resolve fleet control problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service

• Improved product marketing objectives by constructing communication initiatives and branding strategies to increase client outreach