Sadie Widdows
Victoria,BC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative/Surgical Assistant & MDRT
Lasik MD
09.2018 - Current
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Set schedules for staff by planning and designating shifts and hours, within company budget.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, completing faxes and greeting visitors.
- Reviewed and developed instructional resources, materials and strategies for teaching, both in-person and via distance.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels for clinic and OR supplies.
- Reprocessing of surgical instruments, terminal cleaning of OR, testing on all equipment used in the surgical facility, organization and maintenance of Sterile Storage.
- Programming laser treatments, ensuring standards of health and patient care are maintained, arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
VGH Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
VIHA
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Fluidly move through MDR department rotations, steam sterilization, sterility assurance, device preparation, packaging and VH2O2 sterilization.
- Demonstrate best practices for steam sterilization monitoring (BI & CI), use of incubators, Bowie Dick testing, autoclaves, staims, and ultrasonic cleaning methods.
- Knowledge of both high and low level disinfection, enzymatic detergents, phosphate-free disinfectants, alcohol based intermediate-level surface disinfectants, and hydrogen peroxide based disinfectants.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
Program Manager
CARE1 Telemedicine
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Responsible for all marketing, digital space and marketing materials.
- MSP billing for Ophthalmologists and Optometrists participating in the program.
- Head of outreach and patient relations in BC and Alberta.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
Education
Medical Laser Safety Officer -
Laser Institute of America
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician -
Vancouver Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Victoria
2014
Associate of Arts - Pre-Social Work
Camosun College
2011
Skills
- Medical terminology understanding
- Inventory management
- Cross-functional cooperation
- Infection control protocols
- Critical thinking
- Computer proficiency
- Process improvement
- Organizational abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Conflict resolution
- Workplace safety adherence
Continuing Education
- Steris University- 12 courses per year as recommended by IAHCSMM
- First Aid BLS- Renewed biannually
- WHMIS- Renewed annually
- Provincial Hand Hygiene- Renewed annually
- Occupational Health and Safety Committee- Active member at Vision Group Canada since 2018
Timeline
VGH Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
VIHA
08.2020 - Current
Administrative/Surgical Assistant & MDRT
Lasik MD
09.2018 - Current
Program Manager
CARE1 Telemedicine
02.2014 - 02.2015
Medical Laser Safety Officer -
Laser Institute of America
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician -
Vancouver Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Victoria
Associate of Arts - Pre-Social Work
Camosun College
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