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Shalini Poonam Kumar

Shift Coordinator, Sterile Scineces
Auckland

Summary

An efficient, knowledgeable and trained Sterile Sciences technician with a work experience of 8 years at the ADHB. I have managed the loans team for a year and currently in the role of a shift coordinator SSS. This has enhanced my administrative skills as well as negotiation / communication with the theatre staff and external vendors for creating provision to have the best services delivered to the customers. I have acquired a good understanding of safety and quality output whilst leading our SSD Team at ADHB. I am looking for a new challenge which will enhance my problem solving skills and allow me to continue to develop my knowledge and potential. In addition, I handle team needs with forward-thinking strategies and strong focus on daily requirements. I am a well-coordinated planner successful at coordinating schedules and workflows to meet business demands. I also have a superior work ethic combined with resourceful and upbeat nature.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Shift Coordinator

ADHB SSS
12.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for completion of required processes in SSS for delivery of quality services
  • Leading the SSS team to achieve best results by managing staff requirements each shift and supporting staff physically, mentally and emotionally
  • Ensuring appropriate handover communication at each change of shift
  • Organising and managing timely delivery of services to both internal and external customers
  • Ensuring adequate and compliant quality control processes relative to infection control and sterilisation standards
  • Identifying unsafe practice and reporting to the appropriate authorities
  • Accountable for ensuring SSS technicians maintain a clean, tidy and safe work area at all times.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Optimized resource allocation to ensure all tasks were completed in a timely manner without compromising quality.
  • Assisted management in identifying areas of improvement within the facility, leading to increased productivity and overall success.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Evaluated ongoing employee training requirements based on observed performance gaps and coordinated the delivery of necessary training programs to address identified needs.

Sterile Sciences Technician

ADHB SSS
03.2015 - 09.2021
  • Cleaning, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of RMDs
  • Liaising with vendors for Loan kits for scheduled surgeries
  • Adequate documentation of processes and equipment involved in the reprocessing of RMDs
  • Liaising with theatres and charge nurses for change in procedures and rescheduling of cases
  • Effectively communicating with Internal & External Customers as well as staff and colleagues in SSS.

General Practitioner

Suva Private Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Clinical assessment and treatment of patients.

Tutor

Fiji School of Medicine
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Teaching clinical skills and curriculum for first three years for MBBS.

Medical Officer

Various Health Centres
01.2004 - 01.2012
  • Clinical assessment and treatment of patients
  • Health promotion and education for communities.

Education

MBBS, Graduate from Fiji School of Medicine -

Fiji School of Medicine
01.1998 - 05.2003

NZSSA Certification, Certificate in Sterilizing Technology, Level 3 -

Open Polytechnic
01.2018 - 03.2019

New Zealand Diploma in Sterilizing Technology (Level 5) -

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
01.2022 - 06.2022

Skills

Managing/Leading a team

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References

  • Kapuna Tukalevu, Dispatch and Loans area Lead, KapunaT@adhb.govt.nz
  • Jiss Kurian, Sterile Sciences Instrument Maint & Ctrl Tech, JissK@adhb.govt.nz

Timeline

New Zealand Diploma in Sterilizing Technology (Level 5) -

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
01.2022 - 06.2022

Shift Coordinator

ADHB SSS
12.2021 - Current

NZSSA Certification, Certificate in Sterilizing Technology, Level 3 -

Open Polytechnic
01.2018 - 03.2019

Sterile Sciences Technician

ADHB SSS
03.2015 - 09.2021

General Practitioner

Suva Private Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015

Tutor

Fiji School of Medicine
01.2012 - 01.2015

Medical Officer

Various Health Centres
01.2004 - 01.2012

MBBS, Graduate from Fiji School of Medicine -

Fiji School of Medicine
01.1998 - 05.2003
Shalini Poonam KumarShift Coordinator, Sterile Scineces