Tracy L Blair
North Freedom,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief, Sterile Processing Service
Wm S Middleton VA Memorial Hospital
Madison , WI
2019.02 - Current
- Works effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completes day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Works successfully with diverse groups of customers to accomplish goals and address issues related to reusable medical devices, with the goal of improving customer satisfaction.
- Contributes innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritizes and organizes tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Utilizes advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Follows VA Memorandums and Directives, AAMI, AORN and HSPA to develop or improve processes.
- Provides reprocessing and administrative support to other VA facilities.
- Oversees planning and purchasing of new equipment for the SPS department, and assist other departments in their purchasing processes.
- Leads the SPS team through multiple audits and inspections annually, with no major findings.
- Member of multiple VISN committees that identify and collaborate on common issues.
- Used as a resource for new Chiefs in the VISN. Have been detailed to other facilities to provide Leadership support to the facility Leadership.
Assistant Chief, Sterile Processing Service
Wm S Middleton VA Memorial Hospital
Madison , WI
2010.08 - 2019.02
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals, and provided guidance to staff members on day-to-day operations.
- Conducted regular team meetings to review progress on assigned tasks, provide feedback, and plan future activities.
- Coordinated relevant job training and followed up with new employees to determine readiness for work assignments.
- Reviewed existing processes regularly to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Organized training sessions for staff members to build their technical skillset and improve their productivity.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times by monitoring employee behavior in the workplace.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members to ensure quality standards were met. Provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Established effective communication channels between departments to facilitate information sharing.
- Scheduled Department shifts to provide effective coverage and decrease response time.
- Conducted job interviews and hired new employees to accommodate department needs.
- Accepted command of department in absence of Chief.
- Assisted Chief in developing and executing operational strategies to ensure compliance with organizational objectives.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Developed policies, procedures, and protocols for the department's efficient functioning.
- Championed the adoption of new technologies to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.
- Interacted with customers and vendors with utmost professionalism to solve various problems.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Supply Technician, Sterile Processing Service
Wm S Middleton VA Memorial Hospital
Madison , WI
2009.07 - 2010.08
- Received deliveries from the warehouse; unpacked consumable supplies and verified contents against and packing slips.
- Monitored inventory levels and conducted periodic physical counts to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted in the ordering of supplies and materials, verifying accuracy of orders and ensuring timely delivery.
- Maintained stock records, including receipts, issues, returns, adjustments and transfers.
- Performed cycle counts and reconciled discrepancies between physical counts and computer generated reports.
- Established and maintained records for both manual and automated maintenance management systems.
- Monitored expiration dates, rotating stock to limit outdated product and removed outdated items from use.
- Distributed supplies to various departments within the organization as needed.
- Performed all duties of a Medical Supply Technician.
Medical Supply Technician, Sterile Processing Serv
Wm S Middleton VA Memorial Hospital
Madison , WI
2008.05 - 2009.07
- Reprocessing Surgical Instrumentation, including Decontamination, Assembly, Sterilization, and Delivery.
- Followed IFUS, SOPs, and competencies to accurately disassemble, clean and reassemble instrumentation.
- Trained in the use of all reprocessing equipment and corresponding chemicals, including PreVac sterilizers, IUSS sterilizers, Ethylene Oxide sterilizers, and chemicals used for disinfection.
- Maintained cleanliness following infection control guidelines.
- Accurately documented required steps in reprocessing.
- Assisted Lead MST in prioritizing workload, accepting the responsibility on my tour.
- Performed Daily, Weekly, and Monthly maintenance on multiple pieces of reprocessing equipment.
- Managed creation and update of end-user count sheets.
- Assisted in stocking consumables in end-user areas.
- Obtained Level I and Level II VA certification.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI1993-05
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical
- Customer Relations
- Quality Assurance
- Written Communication
JOB RELATED TRAINING
- Supervisor Nuts and Bolts
- Level I and Level II VA Certifications
- Purchasing Manager-1st Choice Dental Group
- Purchasing/Sterilization Technician-Associated Dentists
- Assistant Manager-Hardee's
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Timeline
Chief, Sterile Processing Service
Wm S Middleton VA Memorial Hospital
2019.02 - Current
Assistant Chief, Sterile Processing Service
Wm S Middleton VA Memorial Hospital
2010.08 - 2019.02
Supply Technician, Sterile Processing Service
Wm S Middleton VA Memorial Hospital
2009.07 - 2010.08
Medical Supply Technician, Sterile Processing Serv
Wm S Middleton VA Memorial Hospital
2008.05 - 2009.07
Associate of Science - Accounting
Madison Area Technical College
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