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Darryl Henderson
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Central Sterile Manager
Quality Assurance | Budget Development | Continuous Quality Improvement
Manager a person who has control or direction of an institution, business, etc., or of a part, division, or phase of it, this is
the textbook definition of the word but there’s so much more to it. This is the position that determines the success or
failure of your SPD, the position that trains and directs your staff in their job performance and daily activities. You’ll
depend on the Manager to provide guidance, assistance and mentorship where necessary that will consistently lead to a
superior level of service and reliability. He’ll implement and maintain the policies and procedures established by the
governing bodies of our industry and insure compliance at all times. He’ll manage your Human and other departmental
resources to maximize productivity, cost effectiveness and supply management. He’ll be a part of a team that insures that
each time a patient enters the O.R he or she will have the best of care every time and without incident or breakdown.
▪ Diversity Training
▪ HIPAA Compliance
▪ JCAHO Compliance
▪ Vendor Management
▪ Materials Management
▪ Staff Development
▪ Performance Review
▪ Continuing Education
▪ SPD Lifecycle Expertise
▪ Process Improvement
▪ Lean Management
▪ Human Resources
Professional Experience
Surgical Solutions, Queens, New York
Surgical Technician October 2016-Present
 Set up surgical instruments and equipment prior to surgical procedures and ensure that everything is functioning properly.
 During surgery, surgical technologists keep an inventory of supplies and hand instruments and otherequipment to surgeons .
and assistants
 Sterilize and maintain surgical equipment, prepare patients for surgery and help ensure that surgical procedures run smoothly.
 Prepare patients,rooms and equipment for pending surgical procedures.
 During surgery, Surgical Technicians pass sterile surgical equipment to surgeons.
 Cleans, disinfects and preps reusable surgical instrumentation
Roosevelt Surgery Center, New York, NY June 2015-Sept 2016
SPD Supervisor
● Coordinating sterile processes in conjunction with surgical schedule and surgeon preferences.
● Establishes Policies and Procedures for prepping, packing and storing of sterile supplies and instruments.
● Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies using autoclaves and sterilizers.
● Ensures that all broken instruments are repaired and all dull instruments are sharpened by the proper vendor in a timely
fashion.
● Improves and streamlines current practices and methodologies in sterile processes and procedures based on current standards
and established guidelines and policies.
SIPS CONSULTS-WESTCHESTERMEDICAL CENTER, Valhalla NY January-March 2015
SupervisorSecondShift
▪ Leading a 12-member team on the second shift within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), duties include scheduling
work assignments,conducting staffmeetings, continuing education,Case Carts, disciplinary and conducting weekly staff
meetings.
▪ Providing monthly in-service training to keep staff educated on the latest trends in sterilization principles and processes.
▪ Provides support and training of O.R staff in sterilization technique and policies. Coordinates Central Supply/Services with
operating room functions and nursing unit/area functions and otheruser departments in order to provide services promptly
and efficiently. Directs the requisitioning, sorting, labeling, and issuance of professional equipment.
▪ 10. Oversees sterilization, assembly, and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Establishes and oversees methods for
preparing, handling, and storing sterile equipment and materials.

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▪ Coordinated Sterile Processing services with operating room functions and nursing unit area functions in order to provide
services promptly and efficiently.
▪ Organized, directed, and coordinated the functions and activities in Central Sterile Department. Interpreted and implemented
established policies, procedures,and regulations.
BROOKLYN HOSPITAL, Brooklyn, NY April 2013-Oct.2013
SterileProcessing Manager
▪ Led a 15-member team over three rotating shifts within the Sterile Process Department (SPD), performing activities such as
determining all work assignments, ensuring performance management, conducting training, supporting team motivation
activities, and delivering disciplinary actions.
▪ Participated in weekly meetings with CEO, the Director of Nursing, the Director of Anesthesia, the Peri-Op Director and the
O.R Manager to discuss budget concerns, staffing issues, resource management and plans for improvements and
implementation of those plans.
▪ Wrote the Quality Control Coordinator job description recruited and trained the applicants for the position.
▪ Built and maintained relationships with over 50 industry vendors and representatives to maximize value to the organization
by learning about new cutting-edge technology.
▪ Has deep subject matter expertise in sterilization techniques, infection control requirements and knowledge of
medical/surgical procedure and terminology.
▪ Used Lean Management to restructure staff assignments and eliminate unnecessary staff movements.
▪ Coordinates Central Supply services with operating room functions and nursing unit area functions and other user
departments in order to provide services promptly and efficiently.
▪ Maintained and established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, Quality Assurance program, safety, environmental,
and infection control standards.
ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL CENTER, NewYork, NY Oct.2007-Apr.2013
SterileProcessing Assistant Manager
▪ Led a 10-person SPD team during the evening shift which supported case carts averaging 300 surgeries per week
▪ Daily team management included providing daily work assignments, facilitating weekly meetings, developing staff
schedules, increasing staff motivation, ensuring Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and managing staff performance.
▪ Developed deep subject matter expertise by following manufacturer guidelines and recommendations and reading
instrumentation manuals.
▪ Ensured equipment was certified and supplies were properly maintained in accordance with the organizations standard for
patient care and safety.
▪ Closely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and to make necessary improvements to
surgical services.
▪ Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
▪ Consistently commended for having a team-player mind-set, “doing it right the first time,” and requiring minimal
supervision to support tight deadlines.