Erika Smith
Medicine Hat,Alberta
Summary
Responsible, meticulous medical device reprocessing technician who provides safe and efficient patient care each day. Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, endoscope reprocessing, and safety protocols. Active member of the profession through HSPA and ongoing education as a member of the Beyond Clean Canada Advisory Board. Knowledgeable in determining priority surgical instrumentation for the OR. Reliable surgical processor who is solely responsible for daily operation of the department.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Processor /Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Alberta Health Services
02.2024 - Current
- Active Charge / Team Lead Surgical Processor.
- Active staff trainer; responsible for training my other staff member.
- Solely responsible for the everyday operation of the MDR department which includes completing ordering for entire department needs including all chemicals, supplies, steam tape, wraps, etc...
- Assist the OR nursing staff and charge nurse for instrument recommendations when ordering - coordinate with the OR for specialized surgeries that require high turnover rate of specific instrumentation.
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor.
- Complete monthly safety inspections of the department for committee.
- Responsible for monthly audit of paperwork including sterilization, high level disinfection, washers.
- Complete repair forms for instruments after inspecting and sending back to OR for ordering.
- Consistently working alone in the MDR department without on-site supervisor or manager. Working completely alone in the department one a week.
- Liaison with Steris, Getinge, and maintenance for all MDR department equipment which requires constant checking.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring the proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical devices. While maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the department for optimal infection control measures.
- Support surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Facilitate seamless communication between departments, coordinating with clinical staff on equipment needs and availability.
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Nova Scotia Health
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Worked as a specialized OR technician.
- An MDRT is responsible for series of detailed technical duties related to the decontamination, sterilization, assembly, function testing and distribution of medical and/or surgical supplies and medical devices for the operating room and various areas of the hospital.
- Passed Competencies: Endoscope Reprocessing, Decontamination, Medical Terminology, TEE probe reprocessing.
- Worked all shifts including evenings, nights, and worked on-call for emergency sets and endoscopes used by the OR.
- Specialized in KLS Martin and Synthes implants.
- Specialized in Da Vinci Robotics.
- Have completed sets in: Liver, kidney, ortho, orthognathic, oral surgery, gynecology, laparoscopic sets, abdominal surgery, general, thoracic, ENT, power, urology.
Online ESL Teacher
DaDa Education Limited
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Teaching courseware specifically tailored to every student
- Assigning homework and extra practice material
- Teaching children from ages 3 to 16
- Conducting mini examinations, assigning homework, and completing class assessments
- Working from home and using proper time management skills
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Medical Device Reprocessing Clinical Student
Eastern Health
09.2021 - 10.2021
- In the MDR department
- Observing daily operations and protocols in decontamination, assembly, and sterile areas
- Obtained critical, hands-on experience in all areas of the MDR department including instrumentation, wrapping, and case cart make-up.
Census Enumerator
Statistics Canada
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Successfully enumerated during two Census years (2016 and 2021)
- Conducting interviews to complete Census questionnaires
- Working from home and in the field
- Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures
- Working with a team to complete Census questionnaires
- Working alone and creating a personal work schedule while ensuring all work is completed in a timely order.
Sales Associate
Carters Oshkosh
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Built rapport with customers
- Offering information regarding products
- Maintaining store (cleaning and organizing)
- Pricing markdowns
- Processing Transactions
- Maintaining all cash duties.
Bookstore Associate
Memorial University
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Offering information about products
- Handling refunds and returns
- Processing Transactions
- Working during peak times during semesters.
Education
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
04.2023
Diploma of Health And Human Sciences: Medical Device Reprocessing - undefined
Academy Canada
08.2021
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International Open Academy
08.2018
Bachelor of Arts: English - undefined
Memorial University of Newfoundland
01.2017
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
09.2016
Skills
- Surgical Instrumentation Specialist
- Inventory Monitoring
- Charge / Team Lead / Liaison of the Brooks Medical Device Reprocessing Department
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor
- TEE Probe Reprocessor (Transesophageal echocardiogram) cleaning and reprocessing
- Specialized training for Da Vinci laparoscopic robotics cleaning and reprocessing
- Educated on GUS System cleaning/operation
- Decontamination Procedures
- Sterilization Procedures
Certification
- Central Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with HSPA
- Da Vinci Laparoscopic Robotics reprocessing
- TEE (Transesophageal echocardiogram) Probe reprocessing
- GUS System Cleaning/Operation
- COVID-19 Work Safe - Best Practices Certificate
- IPAC Hand Hygiene Certificate
- WHMIS Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Soft Tissue, Back Injury Prevention
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certification, Canadian Red Cross
Certifications
- Central Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association)
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certification (Canadian Red Cross)
- Soft Tissue, Back Injury Prevention
- Certification Occupational Health and Safety
- IPAC Hand Hygiene Certificate
- WHIMIS Certification
- COVID-19 Work Safe - Best Practices Certificate
Affiliations
Beyond Clean Canada Advisory Board - Group Member
Member of the Canadian Association for Medical Device Reprocessing
Member of HSPA
Previous member of the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia
Timeline
Surgical Processor /Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Alberta Health Services
02.2024 - Current
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Nova Scotia Health
01.2022 - 01.2024
Medical Device Reprocessing Clinical Student
Eastern Health
09.2021 - 10.2021
Census Enumerator
Statistics Canada
05.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Carters Oshkosh
09.2019 - 09.2020
Online ESL Teacher
DaDa Education Limited
06.2018 - 12.2021
Bookstore Associate
Memorial University
09.2017 - 01.2018
Diploma of Health And Human Sciences: Medical Device Reprocessing - undefined
Academy Canada
undefined
International Open Academy
Bachelor of Arts: English - undefined
Memorial University of Newfoundland
undefined
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
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