Shericka Houston
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic Medical Supply Instrument Management Coordinator with proven expertise at Steris in project management and resource allocation. Enhanced operational efficiency through process optimization and effective team coordination. Skilled in Sterrad and AER technologies, ensuring quality assurance and patient safety while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Supply Instrument Management Coordinator
Steris
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated project timelines to ensure seamless execution.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining communication between teams.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective resource allocation and planning.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, promoting cohesive work environment.
- Assisted in budget management, contributing to cost-effective operations.
- Requires knowledge of processes for reusable medical equipment and maintains knowledge of standard operating procedures which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and preparation of RME.
- Inspects, prepares, assembles, and determines the correct method of packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to Steam, Plasa (Sterrad), and high level disinfection such as Cidex OPA, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, and the automated equipment repressor (AER).
- Prepares operating room trays and containers daily utilizing surgery schedule.
- Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing.
- Ensure instrument inventory is accounted for on a weekly basis.
- Make changes to customer count sheets as requested.
- Organize peg boards/ cabinets for extra held onsite.
- Received trays from vendor or reps who dropped off and in putted information in Censitrak or Synergy Track to track the trays in database.
- Responsible for maintenance rotation and repair trays or instruments as needed.
- Responsible for expired and out of use instruments.
Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Supplemental Health Care
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Sterilized medical instruments to ensure patient safety.
- Prepared supply kits for surgical procedures, improving efficiency in operations.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies to prevent shortages.
- Improved equipment readiness by conducting routine maintenance checks.
- Inspected medical equipment for damage, ensuring functionality and safety.
- Transport RME within and between facilities.
- Completes segments of work pertaining to assembly of basic sets and major trays for use in various services and facility.
- Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assemble basic sets and trays used throughout the outpatient clinic including those used in the operating room.
- Prepares operating rooms trays and containers daily utilizing surgery schedule
- Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to manual cleaning, ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers, and chemical cleaning/ decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions.
Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Novant Healthcare
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and sterility of medical equipment to ensure patient safety.
- Sterilized surgical instruments, improving readiness for medical procedures.
- Inspected supply inventory to identify and address shortages promptly.
- Organized storage areas for efficient retrieval of medical tools and supplies.
- Verified that sterilization cycles were properly completed for critical equipment.
- Utilized autoclaves and other sterilization equipment to prepare instruments.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff to meet urgent equipment needs.
- Assisted in training new team members on proper sterilization techniques.
- Reduced downtime in medical procedures by maintaining well-prepared supply kits.
- Prepared emergency kits for various departments within the hospital, ensuring readiness during critical situations.
- Trained new Medical Supply Technicians on proper inventory management procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to identify frequently used items, optimizing stock levels accordingly for increased efficiency.
Medical Supply Technician
Atrium Healthcare
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Enhanced accuracy in tracking supplies with meticulous record-keeping and regular audits.
- Effectively managed medical supply returns and exchanges, ensuring prompt resolution of issues to minimize delays in patient care.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets for medical supply purchases based on historical usage data and anticipated needs of each department within the facility.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of medical supplies, avoiding stockouts and minimizing disruptions to patient care.
- Trained new Medical Supply Technicians on proper inventory management procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Streamlined medical supply ordering process to reduce waste and save costs for the facility.
- Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination areas such as main decontamination and GI scope decontamination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Project management
- Team coordination
- Resource allocation
- Process optimization
- Customer Relations
- Decision-Making
- Time management
- Quality Assurance
- Critical thinking
- Sterrad/AER/Censitrac/ Steris/ Synergytrak
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Attention to detail
Certification
Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST)
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. May 2024
Timeline
Medical Supply Instrument Management Coordinator
Steris
11.2023 - Current
Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Supplemental Health Care
02.2022 - 11.2023
Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Novant Healthcare
01.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Supply Technician
Atrium Healthcare
06.2017 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
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