Melissa Lashmar
London,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on professionalism and ethics. Proven ability to ensure safety and optimize workflows through continuous learning and adherence to established protocols.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
London Digestive Disease Institude
London, ON
02.2026 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
London Scoping Centre
London, ON
01.2021 - Current
- Executed proper cleaning and disinfection protocols for surgical instruments to ensure patient safety.
- Operated sterilization equipment, maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
London Health Science Centre
London, ON
01.2001 - 07.2026
- Monitored inventory levels of reprocessed devices, coordinating supply orders to prevent shortages.
- Trained new staff on reprocessing procedures and best practices in equipment handling.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail when assembling and packaging sterile devices, ensuring the accuracy of contents and proper labeling for endusers.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring the proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical devices.
- Conducted regular quality control checks, ensuring adherence to established safety and performance standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to address issues related to device availability and processing timelines.
- Reduced risk of cross-contamination through diligent adherence to established protocols and guidelines for medical device reprocessing.
- Assisted with quality assurance efforts by conducting regular audits of reprocessed devices to ensure adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing process improvements based on thorough analysis of department operations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of reprocessing activities.
- Delivered exceptional customer service when interacting with healthcare professionals, addressing inquiries or concerns promptly, professionally, and courteously.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing workload fluctuations due to changing demands or emergencies in the healthcare setting.
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness in the reprocessing department for optimal infection control measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategies for enhancing patient care through improved medical device management practices.
Personal Support Worker
Comcare Health Services
London, ON
12.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided compassionate support to clients in daily activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in implementing personalized care plans for diverse client needs.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to relevant healthcare providers promptly.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and communication.
- Utilized effective time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities while maintaining exceptional levels of care.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and support based on individual needs.
- Completed detailed documentation of daily client interactions, maintaining accurate records of care provided.
Photographer, Sales, Cashier
Sears Portrait Studio
London, ON
06.1997 - 09.1997
- Captured high-quality portraits, ensuring client satisfaction through creative composition and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, providing personalized photography sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Utilized advanced lighting techniques and equipment to enhance image quality in diverse studio settings.
- Mentored junior photographers on best practices in posing, lighting, and customer interaction for improved outcomes.
Pizza Specialist
Grammies Pizza
Grand Bend, ON
05.1994 - 02.1997
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cooking stations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Trained new team members on pizza preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Crafted high-quality pizzas using traditional methods and fresh ingredients.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
Education
Medical Certified Endoscopy Reprocessing Certifica -
Olympus Canada
Toronto, ON01-2019
Phlebotomy -
Southwestern Medix School
London, ON10-1999
Personal Support Worker -
Southwestern Medix School
London, ON12-1999
No Degree - Nursing (1 Year)
Fanshawe College
London09-1998
High School Diploma -
North Lambton Secondary School
Forest, ON06-1998
Skills
- Workplace safety adherence
- Organizational growth
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuous learning mindset
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
London Digestive Disease Institude
02.2026 - Current
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
London Scoping Centre
01.2021 - Current
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
London Health Science Centre
01.2001 - 07.2026
Personal Support Worker
Comcare Health Services
12.1999 - 01.2001
Photographer, Sales, Cashier
Sears Portrait Studio
06.1997 - 09.1997
Pizza Specialist
Grammies Pizza
05.1994 - 02.1997
Medical Certified Endoscopy Reprocessing Certifica -
Olympus Canada
Phlebotomy -
Southwestern Medix School
Personal Support Worker -
Southwestern Medix School
No Degree - Nursing (1 Year)
Fanshawe College
High School Diploma -
North Lambton Secondary School