Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Membership and certification
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Frederic Thierry Burgkhalter

Squamish,BC

Summary

Meticulous Lead Surgical technician / Lead Medical devices reprocessing technician bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Lead Surgical Technologist /Operating Room Technician

Squamish General Hospital / Lions Gate Hospital
2021.09 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently maintaining sterile environments and adhering to strict surgical protocols.
  • Streamlined operating room efficiency by organizing surgical instruments and equipment for easy access during procedures.
  • Reduced surgery preparation time by effectively collaborating with the surgical team in setting up equipment and instruments.
  • Improved surgical outcomes by providing skilled assistance to surgeons during complex procedures.
  • Contributed to a reduction in complications with vigilant monitoring of patient vitals during surgeries, alerting the surgeon when necessary.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout pre-op, intraoperative, and post-op phases.
  • Assisted in reducing hospital readmissions due to infections with diligent attention to infection control practices in the operating room setting.

Certified Dental Assistant /Dental Hygiene Student

Kids Dental GROUP
2020.08 - 2021.09
  • Improved patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Ensured optimal oral health for patients by performing comprehensive dental cleanings and screenings.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain good oral health between visits.

Certified Preventative Dental Assistant

Sydney Dental Hospital
2018.12 - 2020.02
  • Improved patient oral hygiene by providing thorough dental cleanings and preventative care services.
  • Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques for better overall dental health.
  • Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring efficient and successful treatments.
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointment reminders, reducing cancellations and noshows.

Therapist Prevention of Addictions

Youth Centre
2012.01 - 2016.06
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
  • Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Social Sciences And Humanities

University of Yaounde 2
Yaounde

Associate of Science - Surgical Tech / Surgery Sterile Processing

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
06.2021

Associate of Science - Dentistry

TAFE College of Dentistry
Sydney Australia
12.2018

Master of Science - Clinical Research, Drug Safety And Pharmacovigilance

University of Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, QC
09.2014

Skills

  • Surgical expertise
  • Patient Care
  • Sterile technique
  • Physiology Understanding
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Operating Room Management
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Transporting patients
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts

Accomplishments

  • Built strong relationships with surgeons, OR nurses and patients. and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
  • Assisted in over 2600 procedures during a year 2023.
  • I trained and oriented new hired staff at the Sterile processing department
  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Membership and certification

Member of MDRAO: Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario Canada 

Member of BC Cancer agency 

Member of CCSA: Centre on Substance use and Addiction 

Affiliations

  • BC Cancer Agency
  • Medical Device Reprocessing Association Ontario
  • Canadian Centre on Substance use and addiction

Certification

Certified Dental Assistant

Certified Medical Devices Reprocessing Technician

  • TS- C - Surgical Technologist

Timeline

Lead Surgical Technologist /Operating Room Technician

Squamish General Hospital / Lions Gate Hospital
2021.09 - Current

Certified Dental Assistant /Dental Hygiene Student

Kids Dental GROUP
2020.08 - 2021.09

Certified Preventative Dental Assistant

Sydney Dental Hospital
2018.12 - 2020.02

Therapist Prevention of Addictions

Youth Centre
2012.01 - 2016.06

Bachelor of Science - Applied Social Sciences And Humanities

University of Yaounde 2

Associate of Science - Surgical Tech / Surgery Sterile Processing

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Associate of Science - Dentistry

TAFE College of Dentistry

Master of Science - Clinical Research, Drug Safety And Pharmacovigilance

University of Sherbrooke
Frederic Thierry Burgkhalter