1. Merlet Thevenin, Jr.
123 Hollister Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06607
1220 South Millick St. Philadelphia, PA 19143
6757 US Highway 264 East, Greenville NC 27834
Mobile (203) 554-7887
Metthev@aol.com
OBJECTIVE
Highly trained and skilled healthcare professional with over eight years of experience seeking a
Manager position with a healthcare facility where my experience and knowledge will be utilized and
enhanced. Detailed orientated with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
AREA OF EXCELENCE
Negotiations expert ● Team Building ● Cost Reduction on Equipment and Supplies ● Inventory Control
● Staff training ● Relationship Building ● Productivity Improvement and Patient Quality Insurance ●
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving ● Contract Review and Recommendation Quantifiable Revenues
Increase● Establishes relationships with other professionals in the health care industry through
associations (e.g., AAMI, The Joint Commission, and IAHCSMM) or other contacts. ●
EXPERIENCE
Buffalo General Medical Center Buffalo, NY14203
Supervisor Central Processing Service May 2016 –September
 Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the CentralProcessing, which serves the OR and various other
departments.
 Develop and manage the implementation of policies and procedures.
 Oversee the Surgical Technology Students and Sterile Processing Internship Programs.
 Participates actively in the preparation and maintenance of the annual operational capital budget and cost savings.
 Provides input for departmental capital equipment requests and General Ledger Accounts.
 Oversee CentralProcessing at Coral Spring Surgical Center.
 Perform administrative role within department and other department to include scheduling, assignment sheets,staff
mentoring and training.
 Provides management with all request and require information including preparation reports, expense, budgets,
forecasts, projects, and any supporting justifications.
 Work closely with vendors, physicians and department heads to provide quality equipment, patient safety and
supplies.
 Recognizes and communicates opportunities to growth both revenue and profitability of the business in a sustainable
fashion. Recognizes and communicates strategic alliances opportunities where necessary and appropriate, to expand
and refine the business model.
 Performs data gathering from a variety of sources to address problems and answer questions relative to the
engagement. Evaluates data for reliability, accuracy and completeness. Interprets and synthesizes information reliably,
thoroughly and accurately. Asks questions and seeks assistance as necessary for accomplishing tasks. . Responsible to
report and act on lapsed or absent price protection.
 Maintain adequate supply levels throughout the hospital. Coordinate the maintenance of supplies in the hospital in
emergency situations. Maintain sources of emergency supply items from other health facilities and vendors. Request
proposals from various manufacturers and distributors for all supplies and equipment throughout the hospital. Follow
established safe practices for receiving hazardous substances. Coordinate productive hours, space, equipment and

2. expense as they relate to materials department.
SIPS Consults 550 N Main St #207, Duncanville, TX75116 Consultant Sterile Processing Department Westchester
Medical Center Broward Health Medical Center Fort Lauderdale (Temporary) June 2015 – September 2016.
 Demonstrates continuous desire to enhance skills as a Consultant. Establishes relationships with other
professionals in the health care industry through associations (e.g., AAMI,The Joint Commission, and
IAHCSMM) or other contacts.
 Use extensive knowledge of client's environment to identify relevant trends, developments and key performance
drivers and communicate this information to client management. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of
financial, operational, and healthcare issues and apply this knowledge to client situations. Prepares customer
with comprehensive, professional quality, diagnostic study reports based on diagnostic study assessment. Provide
SIPS management reports to evaluate the ROI potential of a consolidation of sterilization services. This includes
performing equipment and consumable review during customer surveys to assist sales and service representatives
with business opportunities. Participates in the ongoing growth and development of the SIPS Consulting
Services business. Recognizes and communicates opportunities to growth both revenue and profitability of the
business in a sustainable fashion. Recognizes and communicates strategic alliances opportunities where necessary
and appropriate, to expand and refine the business model.
Fairfield Orthopedic Surgery Center, Fairfield CT
Manager SPD & Material Supplies January 2015- May 2015
 Develop and manage the implementation of policies and procedures. Oversee the Surgical OR supplies.
 Work closely with vendors, physicians and department heads to provide quality equipment, patient safety and
supplies.
 Maintain instrument levels for all trays processed by SPD,work instructions and count sheets for all trays
processed by SPD,and work instructions for procedures practiced in SPD.
 Assemble/process instrument sets and equipment in accordance with appropriate policy using principles of aseptic
technique and manufacture guidelines.
 Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrumentation, case carts and supplies according to
preference card and/or instrument count sheet.
 Troubleshoot preference cards,instruments and package.
 Practice preventative maintenance on all instruments and patient care equipment. This includes understanding the
principles of electrical and mechanical safety and working with the bio-medical engineer to ensure safe and
properly function equipment. Perform under supervision quality control as required by the standards set by
JACHO,AORN,and AAMI on all sterilizers, including biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring.
North Shore LIJ PlainviewHospital, Plainview, NewYork
Supervisor Central Sterile Supply January 2014-December 2014
 Maintain instrument levels for all trays processed by SPD,work instructions and count sheets for all trays
processed by SPD,and work instructions for procedures practiced in SPD.
 Responsible for preparing routine reports and for maintaining databases.
 Develop and maintain clinical education for SPD Staff.
 Acts as liaison between SPD Department and O.R. staff regarding instrument issues and changes.
 Review all service contracts,schedules, and assignments schedule according to the OR schedule.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Yonkers, NY
Director ofCentral Sterile Supply August 2011-November 2013
 Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the CentralProcessing, which serves the OR and various other
departments.
 Develop and manage the implementation of policies and procedures.
 Oversee the Surgical Technology Students and Sterile Processing Internship Programs.

3.  Participates actively in the preparation and maintenance of the annual operational capital budget and cost savings.
 Provides input for departmental capital equipment requests and General Ledger Accounts.
 Oversee CentralProcessing at Dobbs Ferry Surgical Center.
 Perform administrative role within department and other department to include scheduling, assignment sheets,staff
mentoring and training.
 Provides management with all request and require information including preparation reports, expense, budgets,
forecasts,projects, and any supporting justifications.
 Work closely with vendors, physicians and department heads to provide quality equipment, patient safety and
supplies.
 Recognizes and communicates opportunities to growth both revenue and profitability of the business in a sustainable
fashion. Recognizes and communicates strategic alliances opportunities where necessary and appropriate, to expand
and refine the business model.
 Performs data gathering from a variety of sources to address problems and answer questions relative to the
engagement. Evaluates data for reliability, accuracy and completeness. Interprets and synthesizes information reliably,
thoroughly and accurately. Asks questions and seeks assistance as necessary for accomplishing tasks.
WESTMED Medical Group, Rye, NY
Central Sterile Processing Manager January 2011-August 2011
 Provides leadership and direction to the staff in sterile processing to support and actualize the goals of the department.
 Perform quality assurance,documentation and quality control activities on all instrumentation and equipment.
 Assemble/process instrument sets and equipment in accordance with appropriate policy using principles of aseptic
technique and manufacture guidelines.
 Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrumentation, case carts and supplies according to preference
card and/or instrument count sheet.
 Troubleshoot preference cards,instruments and package.
Surgical Technician
 Prepares basic sterile packs and trays. Identifies and selects appropriate packs,trays and accessory/specialty
equipment for each surgery.
 Examines integrators and other sterility indicators to ensure that all instruments are sterile.
 Assists with the physical preparation of the operating room, creating the sterile field, and maintaining sterile technique
during operative procedure. Prepares supplies and instruments for sterile field.
 Participates in the Surgical Time Out, verifying instrument sterility and presence of items needed for the procedure.
 Prepares specimens for submission for pathological analysis.
 Moves drugs to the sterile field, labeling and ensuring correct drug, dosage and expiration date.
Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, CT
Sterile Processing Lead Technician March 2006-January 2011
 Prepared instruments and supplies through cleaning, packing, sterilizing and storing procedures.
 Understood principles of sterilization techniques and operates sterilization equipment.
 Assembled and sets up instruments trays for operating rooms.
 Assisted in departmental cost containment efforts.
 Performed equipment distribution and routing cleaning and maintenance.
 Performed crash cart restocking/exchange.
 Followed Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
 Oriented and mentored new staff members.
QUALIFICATION

4.  Ability to assess, identifies, and responds to urgent/emergent requests in an efficient, effective, and
appropriate manner.
 Knowledgeable of and in compliance with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies and
procedure as implemented by the department and or work unit and the Medical Center.
 Ability to operate fairly complex machinery including washer/ decontaminators, ultrasonic, washer, surgical,
power equipment, etc.
EDUCATION
Norwalk Community College, Present
Associate Healthcare Administration
Medical Center Education Services, 2013
Sterile Processing Management Course
SUNY-Westchester Community College, 2009 – 2010
Surgical Technology Program
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing, 2008
Sterile Processing Technician Program
Valley Medical Institute,2004
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Caribbean American School-Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1993-1996
High School Diploma
CERTIFIED TRAINING
Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician-CBSPD ID#18728
International Association ofHealthcare Central Service Management CRST -IAHCSMM ID#138212

5. Merlet Thevenin Jr.
123 Hollister Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 554-7887
Metthev@Aol.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I am interested in applying for your current job position as advertised on your website. I have
been seeking such an opportunity as this, and I believe my background and your requirements may be a
good match.
Capitalizing on my current work experience I am seeking this professional opportunity where my
management, customer relations, technical skills, and work ethic can benefit your company. With this
goal in mind I attached a resume outlining my qualifications.
Here are a few of my significant capabilities:
 Outstanding problem solving skills with the ability to handle rapidly changing environments and
work priorities.
 A hand on team member and critical thinker who can quickly learn new systems, develop useful
expertise, and produce significant contributions.
 Superior ability to meet rigorous performance standards and demanding schedules.
 Manage multiple sites of SPD and able to assign assignment sheets, monthly schedules, orders
departments supplies and OR instruments, able to apply six sigma for quality assurance.
 Great Knowledge in Medline and Cardinal products
Given my knowledge and strong work ethics, I believe I have the qualifications and enthusiasm that
you are looking for. I thrive on challenges and will spend the time and effort it takes to succeed. I would
be happy to have a preliminary discussion with you or members of your committee to see if we can
establish a mutual interest.
Sincerely,
Merlet Thevenin