Irene Zorob
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
To obtain a challenging position with a market leader where I am able to utilize my 20+ years of transferable experience. 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.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
2020.01 - Current
- Boosted team morale by creating positive work environments that encouraged open communication, collaboration, and continuous learning among staff members.
- Delivered exceptional customer service when interacting with healthcare professionals, addressing inquiries or concerns promptly, professionally, and courteously.
- Streamlined department operations with effective organization and prioritization of daily tasks according to urgency levels and facility needs.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical devices.
- Continually sought opportunities for professional growth by participating in relevant industry conferences, workshops, or courses on medical device reprocessing.
Room Base Attendant - Endoscopy
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
2019.07 - 2021.07
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Ensured timely completion of endoscopic procedures by effectively assisting physicians with scope insertions, biopsies.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Streamlined workflow within the endoscopy unit by effectively coordinating room schedules and ensuring prompt turnaround times between procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection through meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
Health Care Aide
Hamilton Health Sciences
2019.11 - 2020.02
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Ensured safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted a clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Photographer/Business Owner
ERONA Z PHOTOGRAPHY
2014.01 - 2019.12
- Self-employed photographer
- Main interests are large event photography such as concerts, Business conventions, and Weddings
- Designed websites and created advertisement web pages with knowledge of Adobe c6
- Responsibilities include prospecting for new clients, negotiating pricing, as well as branding myself in a highly competitive industry.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Franchise Owner/ Photographer
SOOTERS STUDIOS
1995.09 - 2014.01
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs
- Determine price schedules and discount rates
- Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures
- Visit franchised dealers to stimulate interest in establishment or expansion of leasing programs
- Direct, coordinate, and review activities in sales and service accounting and recordkeeping, and in receiving and shipping operations
- Assess marketing potential of new and existing store locations, considering statistics and expenditures.
Education
Medical Device Reprocessing -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario06.2018
Photography Certificate -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario06.1996
High School Diploma -
St. Jean De Brebeuf
Hamilton, Ontario06.1995
Skills
- Workplace Safety Adherence
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Continuous learning mindset
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Quality assurance procedures
- Decontamination processes
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Attention to Detail
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Sterilizer Testing
Affiliations
- MDRAO DELTA CHAPTER
Timeline
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
2020.01 - Current
Health Care Aide
Hamilton Health Sciences
2019.11 - 2020.02
Room Base Attendant - Endoscopy
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
2019.07 - 2021.07
Photographer/Business Owner
ERONA Z PHOTOGRAPHY
2014.01 - 2019.12
Franchise Owner/ Photographer
SOOTERS STUDIOS
1995.09 - 2014.01
Medical Device Reprocessing -
Mohawk College
Photography Certificate -
Mohawk College
High School Diploma -
St. Jean De Brebeuf
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