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Christine Wandishin

North Las Vegas

Summary

Detail oriented Health Technician with four decades of medical experience. Specializing in sterilization techniques and quality control. Known for maintaining high standards in infection control and meticulous documentation, contributing to improved patient safety and satisfaction.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Technician

Department of Veteran's Affairs
North Las Vegas, NV
11.2024 - Current

Conducted comprehensive evaluations of veterans' hearing aid repair requirements.

Perform otoscopic examinations to support patient care procedures.

Diagnosed and resolved technical issues in hearing aids, ensuring consistent performance and customer satisfaction.

Executed processing of new hearing aid orders to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Facilitated device pairing with smartphones and applications to enhance user connectivity.

Executed acquisition of ear impressions for custom orders to ensure precise fit and comfort.

Facilitated device mailing and ensured accurate tracking.

Tissue Processing Tech II

Origin Biologics
Las Vegas, NV
03.2022 - 06.2024

Processed donated human tissue following AATB standards,universal precautions and aseptic technique

Executed production of various bone allografts with precision and efficiency.

Utilized calibrated equipment to accurately weigh and measure human tissue products, ensuring consistency and reliability in processing.

Packaged allografts in sterile pouches or jars for distribution

Established and maintained sterile work environments in ISO 5 clean rooms.

Scrubed and circulated production procedures

Ensured precision in documenting donor records and lot numbers to support compliance and traceability.

  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards in all procedures.
  • Assisted in the preparation of samples for testing, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Medical Supply Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs
Eugene, OR
10.2017 - 05.2021

Performed thorough decontamination and sterilization of reusable medical equipment to ensure safety and compliance with health standards.

Implemented effective techniques for eliminating gross contamination.

Ensured compliance with federal regulations, IFUs, and SOPs to establish effective cleaning and sterilization protocols for medical instrumentation and endoscopes.

Executed sterilization processes using various sterilizers to maintain equipment hygiene and compliance.

Collaborated with clinic personnel to identify and address instrument needs for optimal operations.

Medical Supply Technician II

Department of Veterans Affairs
Fort Harrison, MT
07.2015 - 09.2017

Performed thorough decontamination and sterilization of reusable
medical equipment to ensure safety and compliance with health standards.
Implemented effective techniques for eliminating gross
contamination.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations, IFUs and SOPs to establish effective cleaning and sterilization protocols for medical instrumentation and endoscopes.
Executed sterilization processes using various sterilizers to maintain equipment hygiene and compliance.
Collaborated with clinic personnel to identify and address instrument needs for optimal operations.

Dental Assistant

South Hills Dental
Helena, MT
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Assisted dentists in clinical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies efficiently.
  • Managed patient records using digital dental software for accuracy and compliance.
  • Executed oral x-ray procedures to facilitate accurate dental diagnostics.
  • Executed acquisition of dental impressions to ensure accurate patient records.
  • Fabricated night guards and bleach trays

Cardiovascular Technologist

St Peters Hospital
Helena, MT
03.2003 - 08.2009
  • Conducted non-invasive cardiovascular tests, including PVS and stress tests.
  • Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of cardiology equipment for diagnostic procedures.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during procedures, ensuring immediate response to any changes.

Executed scrubbing of heart catheterization, stent, and pacemaker procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Prepared procedure rooms and assembled sterile trays.

Interventional Cardiovascular Tech

Deaconess Billings Clinic
Billings, MT
11.1999 - 03.2003
  • Assisted cardiologists during interventional cardiac procedures such as angioplasties or stent placements and pacemaker implantation, facilitating successful outcomes for patients.
  • Assembled and arranged sterile trays while maintaining cleanliness in procedure rooms to facilitate seamless medical interventions.
  • Facilitated circulation of cardiovascular procedures and monitored patient vital signs.

Cardiovascular Scrub Tech

Cardiac Diagnostic Institute
Mesa, AZ
10.1989 - 08.1999
  • Assisted cardiology teams by preparing sterile instruments and ensuring proper functionality of equipment.
  • Maintained inventory of surgical supplies, optimizing stock levels to minimize delays during procedures.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and communicated changes to the medical staff promptly and accurately.
  • Trained new scrub technicians on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
  • Executed scrubbing procedures for heart catheterizations, angioplasties, stent placements, and pacemaker insertions.

Education

Associate of Science -

Associate of Science - Specialized Business

Douglas Education Center
Monessen, PA
01-2011

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Recordkeeping and documentation
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Infection control standards
  • Quality control procedures
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Certification

Arizona State EMT

Montana State EMT

National Registry EMT

Sterile Processing Level II Certification

Dental Radiology Certificate

BLS

Timeline

Health Technician

Department of Veteran's Affairs
11.2024 - Current

Tissue Processing Tech II

Origin Biologics
03.2022 - 06.2024

Medical Supply Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2017 - 05.2021

Medical Supply Technician II

Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2015 - 09.2017

Dental Assistant

South Hills Dental
08.2013 - 07.2015

Cardiovascular Technologist

St Peters Hospital
03.2003 - 08.2009

Interventional Cardiovascular Tech

Deaconess Billings Clinic
11.1999 - 03.2003

Cardiovascular Scrub Tech

Cardiac Diagnostic Institute
10.1989 - 08.1999

Associate of Science -

Associate of Science - Specialized Business

Douglas Education Center