Davina Griffith
Aurora,CO
Summary
Hard-working professional with 15+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of clinical services, patient safety and customer service.
Dedicated OR Liaison professional with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Qualified and mature with exceptional abilities in problem solving and patient safety. Fortes include preparing the SPD department with detailed strategies to achieve desired outcomes and developing and analyzing internal procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Liaison
UCHealth Highlands Ranch
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinates surgical instrument and case needs from SPD to Operating Room. Acts as a liaison between SPD and the Operating room by communicating and assisting in real time instrument/supply needs. Communicates any conflicts and turnovers with OR room and SPD prep and pack supervisor/lead/manager.
- Utilizes expert knowledge to insure quality control. Assists in managing inventory of all instrument trays and locations.
- Evaluates case equipment needs and proactively communicates plan for equipment prioritization. Utilizes this knowledge to recommend instrument purchasing.
- May function as preceptor for new sterile processing technicians.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Sr Sterile Processing Technician
UCHealth/HRH
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Precepts and verifies competency and skill development of staff as appropriate while functioning as a resource and knowledge expert
- Performs instrument decontamination and cleaning per manufacturer IFU's
- Inspects and assembles instrumentation prior to sterilization
- Performs appropriate inspections and ensures all external indicators, filters and labels are correct
- Documents work performed utilizing SPM instrument tracking system provided
- Provides customer service to the OR and outside departments according to needs
- Aids in smoothing out operations by problem solving behind the scenes
- Evaluates case equipment needs and proactively communicate plans for equipment priorities
- Utilize expert knowledge to ensure quality control
- Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization
- Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed
- Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed
- Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair
- Record sterilizer test results.
OR Liaison
St. Anthonys Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Cleaned, disinfected, decontaminated and sterilized medical instruments and equipment using the appropriate methods
- Receive sterile instruments and packages and distributed sterile items amongst proper scheduled cases for the following day
- Coordinated supply needs with the OR and Sterile Processing department
- Restocked supplies returned from the OR and used SPM tracking computer system for the instrumentation and case carts
- Acted as a liaison between SPD and the OR by communicating and assisting in real time needs
- Utilized expert knowledge to ensure quality control
- Set up the required equipment and sterile supplies and instruments as needed for the assigned cases
- Assisted with opening the supplies needed by the surgical team with the scheduled case
- Performed delegated duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
STERILE CORE COORDINATOR/CERT STERILE PROCESSING TECH
University of Colorado Hospital
11.2011 - 11.2019
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution. - Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
OB SURGICAL TECH
Denver Health Medical Center
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Prepared surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Ensured good working order of equipment and instruments. Assisted with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
- Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
- Received and processed specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
Surgical Technologist Student
Denver VA Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Prepared surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Ensured good working order of equipment and instruments. Assisted with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
- Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
- Received and processed specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
- Fulfilled 400 hours of surgical cases for surgical program
Education
Surgical Technology
CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGE
Aurora, CO05.2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Information Systems
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Denver, COBachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Applications
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Denver, COHigh School Diploma - undefined
KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Kirtland, NM05.1997
Skills
- Highly focused individual who challenges self to excellence
- Committed to highest standards of patient care
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
- Team Collaboration
- Proficient in SPM
- Performance reporting
- Issue Resolution
- Conflict Mediation
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician
- Surgical Technologist Diploma
Roles And Responsibilities
- Precepts and verifies competency and skill development of staff as appropriate while functioning as a resource and knowledge expert.
- Performs instrument decontamination and cleaning per manufacturer IFU's. Inspects and assembles instrumentation prior to sterilization. Performs appropriate inspections and ensures all external indicators, filters and labels are correct.
- Documents work performed utilizing the instrument tracking system provided.
- Provides customer service to the OR and the outside departments according to needs.
- Acted as a liaison between SPD and the OR by communicating and assisting in real-time instrument and supply needs.
- Aids in smoothing out operations by problem-solving behind the scenes.
- Coordinated surgical instruments and case needs from SPD to the Operating Room.
- Evaluates case equipment needs and proactively communicate plans for equipment priorities.
- Utilize expert knowledge to ensure quality control.
- Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
- Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
- Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
- Record sterilizer test results.
Timeline
OR Liaison
UCHealth Highlands Ranch
03.2022 - Current
Sr Sterile Processing Technician
UCHealth/HRH
01.2021 - 03.2022
OR Liaison
St. Anthonys Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2021
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker
01.2020 - 12.2020
STERILE CORE COORDINATOR/CERT STERILE PROCESSING TECH
University of Colorado Hospital
11.2011 - 11.2019
OB SURGICAL TECH
Denver Health Medical Center
06.2009 - 03.2011
Surgical Technologist Student
Denver VA Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2009
Surgical Technology
CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Information Systems
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Applications
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
High School Diploma - undefined
KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
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