Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Michelle Field

Deep River

Summary

Meticulous technician with extensive experience in routine laboratory tasks. Skilled in sterilizing, testing and monitoring medical equipment with strong understanding of infection control practices. Responsible and committed to providing safe and reliable medical equipment to healthcare professionals. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Assistant I

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
03.2023 - Current
  • Implemented lab procedures to protect staff.
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Maintained up to date Chemical & Equipment inventories for each lab.

Contamination Monitor - G2 Surveyor

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
09.2022 - 03.2023


  • Daily checks and monitoring of radiological hazard check equipment.
  • Informed supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.
  • Contamination Control Work.
  • Responded to customer needs for monitoring and clearing potentially contaminated items for moving or disposing.
  • Support for G1 Surveyor in potential radiological upset conditions.

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Kingston Health Science Centre
06.2006 - 08.2022
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments for 15 to 40 patients per day.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset suites for next procedure.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions for any problems.

Perioperative Technician

Kingston General Hospital
09.2004 - 08.2009
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mackenzie High School
Deep River, ON
06.1999

Skills

  • Safety protocols expertise
  • Infection control protocols
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Patient transportation
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Good telephone etiquette
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Leadership
  • Endoscope cleaning
  • Detail-oriented
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Organization and Time management

Certification

  • Up to date CBT training required as Canadian Nuclear Laboratories employee
  • Endoscope Reprocessing, Pentax - 2013
  • CSAO (Central Sterilization Association of Ontario) Certification - 2004
  • WHMIS Training - completed yearly beginning in 2004 until present


References

Danielle Corbin

Program Manager, Medical Device Reprocessing

Kingston Health Science Centre

(613)331-3945


Sandra Walsh

Section Leader

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

(613)584-3311 x43834


Dan Vachon

Family Member & Personal Reference

(613)281-2715


Timeline

Laboratory Assistant I

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
03.2023 - Current

Contamination Monitor - G2 Surveyor

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
09.2022 - 03.2023

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Kingston Health Science Centre
06.2006 - 08.2022

Perioperative Technician

Kingston General Hospital
09.2004 - 08.2009

High School Diploma -

Mackenzie High School
Michelle Field