Amy Webb

• Reduced instrument turnover time by optimizing the decontamination process and improving organization within the department.
• Served as a liaison between the sterile processing department and other hospital departments, fostering effective communication regarding instrumentation needs and issues.
• Implemented a robust quality assurance program, tracking key performance indicators and using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement efforts within the department.
• Enhanced patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols and guidelines.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement within the department by encouraging staff input on workflow enhancements and process improvements.

• Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of required instruments, resulting in reduced surgery delays.
• Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and handling of all surgical instruments and equipment.
• Reduced instrument turnaround time by optimizing inventory management systems and streamlining communication between departments.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors, proactively preparing for every surgical case.
• Trained new hires on best practices in sterile processing techniques, fostering a culture of continued learning and development among the team.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Successfully incorporated Censitrac instrument tracking system by inputting inventory data and becoming facility's super user in order to educate staff and vendors.
• Maintained instrument and supply inventory par levels to suite departmental needs.

• Assisted in development of Sterile Processing Department for new surgeon-owned
  outpatient surgery center
• Counseled staff on AAMI standards and proper processes related to instrument
  reprocessing.
• Consulted with surgeons and vendors daily to ensure preparation for surgical cases.
• Built proper instrument trays based and collaborated with vendors to setup proper equipment needed.
• Lead the initial setup and organization of the sterile processing department, OR storage rooms, supply storage rooms, and sterile instrument storage room.
• Established and maintained all daily logs, sterilization records, supply order forms, instrument tray inventory sheets, and all other documentation related to sterile processing.
• Managed ordering and stocking of all supplies for Pre-Op, PACU, OR, and SPD departments.

• Prepared and performed all instrument decontamination, assembly and sterilization in large outpatient facility.
• Implemented the repair process of equipment as necessary with proper notification to OR
  management.
• Evaluated out of service instruments on a daily basis and communicated needs appropriately to OR management.
• Obtained quotes for instrument trays and equipment from vendors in order to increase instrument tray inventory.
• Assisted with establishing and overseeing the coordination of rapid room turn over through instrument reprocessing.
• Anticipated needs of OR through daily huddles and strong communication with providers.
• Trained all new sterile processing staff members as well as Pre-Op and PACU techs.
• Conducted all daily testing and department checks.
• Performed duties in accordance with AAMI standards and other appropriate policies and procedures.
• Picked all surgical cases for following business day.

• Prepared all instrumentation through decontamination, assembly, and sterilization, often as only sterile processing technician.
• Initiated introduction of endoscopy volume, studying and practicing proper scope reprocessing procedures, building scope reprocessing suite, and forming documentation processes to suit AAMI guidelines.
• Established digital count sheets for instrument tray sets, in replacement of hand written count sheets.
• Collaborated with OR staff to rebuild and reorganize Sterile Processing Department to better suite provider needs.
• Built strong relationship with all providers, vendors, and staff through efficient professional collaboration and communication.
• Studied and followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Studied and practiced aseptic technique in order to assist in operating room turn overs, providing support to the OR staff.
• Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
• Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep machines in working order.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues with autoclaves or other sterilization equipment.

Other "unit" tasks:

• Supported supply chain in times of short staffing through ordering and restocking Pre-Op, PACU, OR, and SPD departments.
• Performed nursing assistant duties as necessary in Pre-op and PACU departments.
• Assisted in scheduling department in times of short staffing, learning all components of surgical scheduling
• Transported and maintained all documentation for specimen pathology testing, ensuring results were returned and recorded in a timely manner through follow up with lab.
• Organized and maintained all cataract implant inventory as cataract surgical case volume increased.