Erin Desserich
Gordonsville
Summary
Experienced with sterile processing, inventory management, and medical supply chain operations. Utilizes best practices to ensure availability and sterility of medical instruments. Strong understanding of hospital protocols and infection control procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Central Supply Technician
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Run central supply at the Ambulatory Surgery Center, maintain all necessary documentation.
- Monitor surgical schedules and identify general, specific, and potential needs for all cases.
- Increased efficiency in the central supply department by streamlining inventory management processes.
- Continuously updated knowledge on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- Supported infection control measures by adhering to strict guidelines for handling, storing, and distributing sterile items.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring easy access to necessary supplies for medical staff.
- Consistently met or exceeded departmental performance metrics by focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in all central supply tasks.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating specialized sterilization equipment such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, or washers.
Central Supply Technician
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Decontaminate and reprocess instruments from orthopedic, vascular, general, GYN, neuro, robotic, ENT, and special procedure surgeries
- Increased efficiency in the central supply department by streamlining inventory management processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded departmental performance metrics by focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in all central supply tasks.
- Enhanced team productivity by creating standardized checklists for common tasks such as inventory counts or equipment inspection routines.
- Expedited order processing times through effective communication with vendors and prompt follow-up on backorders or delays.
- Reduced waste and saved resources by conducting regular audits of supplies and promptly addressing discrepancies.
Quality Department Manager
McDonald’s
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Create and enforce new policies in order to minimize food waste and increase employee safety, cleanliness, and overall customer satisfaction
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to annual trends
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
Quality Coordinator
General Mills
03.2011 - 02.2016
Surgical Technologist
Knoxville Medical Center
06.2010 - 02.2011
Education
High School -
Cookeville High School
Cookeville, TNSurgical Technology -
Medvance Institute (Fortis Institute)
Cookeville, TN05.2010
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Sterilization techniques
- Organization
- Workplace safety
- Time management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Problem Solving
- Surgical instrumentation
- Medical Terminology
- Hard Worker
- Attention to Detail
- Strategic Planning
- Management
- Conflict Management
- Fast Learner
Certification
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), 04/09/22, HSPA
Personal Information
Title: Central Supply Technician
Timeline
Central Supply Technician
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Central Supply Technician
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 09.2021
Quality Department Manager
McDonald’s
03.2016 - 05.2019
Quality Coordinator
General Mills
03.2011 - 02.2016
Surgical Technologist
Knoxville Medical Center
06.2010 - 02.2011
Surgical Technology -
Medvance Institute (Fortis Institute)
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), 04/09/22, HSPA
High School -
Cookeville High School
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