Malinda Elammari

Ensures that OR/SPD on-site teams are properly trained and operating within the guidelines set forth by various industry standards and regulations including, but not limited to IAHCSMM, CBSPD, AORN, The Joint Commission, FDA, CDC, OSHA, AAMI and those of IMS and its customer facilities. Performs various administrative training duties related to the OR/SPD facility employees. Travels to facility sites as needed in order to conduct training

• Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures of the Department of Health, The Joint Commission, OSHA, CDC and other industry standards and regulations, as well as those of client facilities. • Complete understanding of Sterile Processing Department and/or Operating Room processes. • Develop and manage the implementation of policies, new processes, procedures, product conversions, new services and programs to improve efficiencies. • Communicate regularly with facility, IMS staff and IMS senior management. • Maintain a professional relationship with all related departments. • Educate and train client management in all aspects of contracted services. • Operate within budget and initial cost performance statements; maintain the efficiency of IMS and client resources.

· Serves as the “point” person (customer service specialist) with OR/SPD personnel and physicians to resolve issues that may arise before, during, and after a case. · Communicates with the IMS/SPD staff prior to any/all surgical cases to ascertain specific instrument and supply needs and ensures these items are available. Resolves issues or offers alternatives when necessary. · Identifies instrumentation related to tray additions and reconfigurations and communicates order needs to CSPM Manager. · Performs data collection duties for tracking on the Daily Service Planning Worksheet (i.e. O.R. Complaints, Tray Errors/QA, Total Cases, Total Add-Ons, Count Sheets). · Assists in and monitors projects on an as needed basis (case carts, trauma carts, building surgeon’s specialty sets, etc.), assists in the creation (as needed) and aids in the maintenance of physician preference cards. Report findings and revisions to the CSPM Manager. · Consults with OR and SPD staff to identify and implement revisions to instrument trays, naming conventions, count sheets, and methods of specialty instrument identification (taping). · Reviews surgery schedule to determine loaner/vendor instrumentation availability. · Assists in the education of OR and SPD staff on an as needed basis. · Provides in-services to IMS staff in conjunction with monthly staff meeting and as needed related to new equipment. · Monitors “Priority List” to ensure instrumentation is ready and available for all first cases of the day as well as instrumentation that must be reprocessed for “to follow” procedures. · Assists in the reprocessing of instrumentation in the SPD department on an as needed basis. · Adheres to IMS' dress requirements in street and O.R. attire. Appearance is neat and well-groomed at all times. · Interacts daily with OR Coordinators/Team Leaders to identify needs and resolve issues.

WakeMed Raleigh - level 1 Trauma Center-847 beds

Same as listed above.

Processed and maintained laparoscopic instrumentation. Served as a educator for SPD staff and OR staff concerning laparoscopic inst. Facilitated turnover for laparoscopic cases Served as point of contact for issues with or concerning laparoscopic inst for OR staff and Surgeons. Troubleshot lap equipment and instrumentation.

Open Heart Surgical Technologist Certified Preceptor

Out Patient Surgery Labor and Delivery