DERMETRA CARMOUCHE
145 NORTHERN AVE,LA
Summary
I am a tenured employee withinOchsner LGMC health system with 19 years experience focused on improving the quality and optimization of the Surgery patients experience. As a SPD tech, I was recognized for my strong work ethics and the ability to adapt to and support change. As a results my proven ability to improve workflow and processes in surgery, I was promoted to Supply Coordinator. I believe 18 years of knowledge, experience and expertise in supplying, coordinating and understanding of sterile processing/case cart through put and regulatory requirements, makes me individual for this position. I have hardwired the standards of behaviors upheld in the Perioperative arena. I have been taught to interview and rounding on employees. Improved my communication skills and tactics by working closely with nurse and leaders who have mentored me throughout my career. I am very interested and excited about what opportunity can bring to myself and our organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SPD Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
09.2024 - Current
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of sterile supplies and instruments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare necessary instruments for procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections of sterilization processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on proper handling and processing of surgical instruments.
- Implemented best practices for infection control in sterile processing department.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by effectively communicating pertinent information about ongoing cases or issues with incoming colleagues.
- Increased patient satisfaction levels through consistent adherence to quality standards in sterile processing procedures.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing training support for new SPD technicians on best practices.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
06.2014 - 09.2024
- Scheduled production plans according to customer needs and supply availability.
- Collaborated with surgery and materials management departments to facilitate smooth accomplishment of deadlines.
- Kept stock areas clean, tidy and organized according to facility requirements.
- Managed complex equipment storage operations while effectively partnering with intermediary departments to complete projects.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Completed frequent inventory counts and resolved discrepancies.
- Coordinates the planning, replenishment, and delivery of Operating room supplies.
- Plans, organizes, directs and controls inventory levels, stock replenishment, and order placement to optimize par levels within the operating room; providing products to each day Or schedule.
- My position is responsible for directing and maintaining all consignment of supplies, equipment and instrumentation for the OR. As Coordinator I also handle ordering of implants for all service lines in the OR. In addition I monthly meetings with vendor partners to monitor their outside inventory and implants records.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
SPD Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
09.2006 - 09.2014
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- As SPD Tech I was responsible for decontamination, proper cleaning , assembly, sterilization, and storage of instruments, instrument trays, equipment , and supplies according to the prescribe for case cart building, proper charging of supplies, cycle counting of inventory, receipt, handling, storage and distribution of supplies and daily stock away.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Lafayette Charter High
Lafayette, LA05.2002
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Excel, Epic,McKesson and access spreadsheets management
- Rounding on employees
- Ability to work under pressure
- Decision Making
- Interview new applicants
- Time Management
- Self-Motivation
- Leadership
- Annual inventory and reconciliation
- Makes recommendations to team leaders and mangers for changes in supplies, products and par levels
- Conflict Resolution
- Decontamination procedures
- Instrument inspection
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Safety protocols
- Assembling case carts
- Instrument sterilization
- Decontamination and sanitation
Timeline
SPD Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2014 - 09.2024
SPD Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2006 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Lafayette Charter High
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College