Wali Parks

• Performs human resource functions including interviewing, selection, training, performance evaluation, promotion and disciplinary action. Knowledge of and implement human resource policies and procedures including the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Schedule, supervise and coordinate the work of the technicians: schedule daily assignment, monitor work schedules, coordinate and monitor leave time, establish training schedules, and assign overtime. Perform payroll functions and oversees the assignment of staff into work areas.
• Train and evaluate employees in new or revised work methods and procedures and oversee the orientation of new employees.
• Sets and monitors productivity in assigned areas according to established standards and procedures. Responsible for the quality and quantity of output and insures that Quality Assurance tasks are performed.
• Reports major concerns and resolutions, as well as, information of an operational nature to department management as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains solid working relationships with peers and operating room personnel.
• Attends (and communicates via in-service education) seminars, conferences and institutes designed to increase personal knowledge of central sterilizing operations, techniques and standards, staffing and dependent budgets.
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• Perform basic to intermediate inspection and repairs on surgical instrumentation.
• Using grinding wheels, buffing wheels, various hand and power tools, soldering, etc.
• Complexity of repairs and level of intricacy will vary.
• Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail and willingness to learn helped me be successful in this role.
• Perform diagnostic procedures to determine root cause of customer problems and provide accurate repair recommendations.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
• Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
• Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
• Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to UIHC CSS dept performing skilled repairs.

• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.

Provide specialized level of clinical/technical expertise
in the reprocessing of instruments - including cleaning,
inspecting, disinfecting, and sterilizing
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Identify training gaps and proactively assess
educational needs
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Maintain and update equipment and supplies used in
instrument reprocessing
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Provide health education and feedback to individual
staff members relative to department operations
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Monitor the effectiveness of training methods to a
variety of audiences such as technicians, clinicians,
and administrators

• Maintained records on sterilizing procedures and parameters using [S].
• Prepared trays with standard medical instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next.
• Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
• Sterilized and disinfected surgical instruments to prevent contamination
• Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.

Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality

• Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying Ifu's and manufacturer recommendations before allowing new items into production.

• Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing policies and standard procedure

• Compiled review data and produced detailed reports for use by multi-departments to provide metrics for process improvements.

• Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.

•Prepared Instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures

• Wrapped trays instrument packs and sets for surgical procedures

• Sterile storage and inventory management

• Recorded biological and test results

• Operate sterilizer machines to produce sterile products and trays for use in the OR and clinics

• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.

•2017 became certified , got a promotion

•Transferred to ASC to take the lead on some key process improvement projects

•ordering instruments and supplies using PeopleSoft software

•Trained on PeopleSoft under Rajean and Dianne for a year and a half , ordering missing instruments and going to pull the trays from MOR storage racks to complete the tray .

• I started with ordering implants and instruments and maintaining the back up locations for Smith and Nephew , Medtronic and KLS for example

• The position of instrument coordinator was created from the training I received from two co workers with 20 years of experience in the CSS department

•tasked with creating back up locations

•updating count sheets /tray guides

•building and modifying new trays

•organizing and restructuring the clean and dirty side for better workflow and increased productivity

Prepared Instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures

• Wrapped trays instrument packs and sets for surgical procedures

• Sterile storage and inventory management

• Recorded biological and test results

• Operate sterilizer machines to produce sterile products and trays for use in the OR and clinics

Cleaned, vacuumed and dusted all area's of the hospital and University buildings to maintain a clean professional appearance for patients ,guest and staff.

• Operated compactors and balers to discard cardboard and common trash

• Properly handled and exposed of biohazardous waste

• Thoroughly cleaned floors and wiped down surfaces in patient rooms following aseptic techniques and hospital policies

• Thoroughly cleaned operating room floors and wiped down and disinfected all surfaces and equipment following aseptic techniques leaving the room sterile and ready for next procedure