Daniel Harvey MDRT, RVT, AHT

Experience

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  The University of British Columbia

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Training Coordinator / Diagnostic laboratory Technician

  • I managed the diagnostic laboratory, and performed diagnostic laboratory tests and procedures (bacteriology, histopathology, necropsy, and parasitology); including instruments reprocessing.• I designed, planned, set up and instructed workshops on approved laboratory animal techniques; e.g. restraint, injection, biology, anesthesiology, and surgery.

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  Animal Emergency Clinic

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Veterinary Technician

  • I performed the initial patient triage and intake.• I assisted in animal surgeries and provided emergency and maintenance/recovery treatments and care.• I administered tests, medication, and supportive treatments. • I ran and performed laboratory tests; e.g. blood, urine analysis.• I performed instruments care and maintenance, reprocessing, and packing.

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  The University of British Columbia

  Jun 2009 - Apr 2012

  • Facilitated and managed BC Preclinical Research Consortium (BCPRC) projects, e.g. surgical models, in collaboration with UBC Clinical Veterinarian and BCPRC head, Strategic Initiative & Business.• Worked in collaboration with the Animal Care Services Head of training in developing and instruct a UBC wide core curriculum in laboratory animal care training program (e-learning, class setting, and hands-on workshops).• Developed surgical models and surgical instruments reprocessing, wrote technical procedures, and trained surgical technicians by incorporating new techniques and methods, such as incorporating inanimate models. Show less • Acted as primary contact for the employee medical surveillance program.• Conducted new employee facility and occupational health and safety orientation, including N95 mask fit testing using a Portacount, and registration to all relevant health and safety courses and certifications.• Ensured completion of the day to day operations, including proper handling and disposal of biological waste.• Created, implemented, evaluated, and managed training materials, standard operating procedures, and policies.• Facilitated and supervised facility and equipment (e.g. steam sterilizers, cart washers, Biobubble [isolation, barrier, quarantine soft walls rooms], and biosafety cabinets maintenance, repairs, and building modifications.• Ensured that equipment certification and preventative maintenance, were always up to date.• Trained all facility users in procedures and policies, assessed competencies, ensured and enforced compliance. Show less

  • Project Manager Training and Services

    Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Training Manager and Containment Level 1 & 2 Manager

    Jun 2009 - Mar 2011
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  The University of British Columbia

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2016

  • Recruited secretarial, clerical, and clinical hourly employees to meet the needs of the client base, which includes: faculties, departments, central agencies and auxiliary operations on and off campus. Recruitment includes: screening and interviewing applicants, arranging testing, conducting references checks, making hiring decisions and extending job offers.• Reviewed and determined job classifications.• Supervised 100-120 employees: conducting performance and attendance management for temporary employees.• Resolved operational and employment issues with client departments and temporary employees.• Acted as floor warden, and as local Safety Committee representative. Show less • Provided senior confidential secretarial and administrative support to both Directors and the department.• Facilitated new employees’ onboarding process; e.g. building and office access, computer, email, phone, and workstation set up.• Documented and tracked departmental financial functions: expenses and reimbursement claims, vendor invoices payment, employees’ out-of-pocket expenses as the petty cash custodian. • Managed the portfolio’s goods and services supplies inventories (stationary, coffee and water requirements, etc.), ensuring adequate supplies are tracked and maintained at all times. • Facilitated and supervised equipment maintenance and repairs, and building modifications. Show less • Designed, created and managed training materials and procedure documents.• Identified and understood the distinct user groups that will use the online payment tool, and prepared effective specific training materials and training plans for each group. • Designed, planned, and delivered training sessions. • Developed additional teaching aids, such as practice exercises, multimedia visual aids, or basic computer tutorials. Publication: http://finance.ubc.ca/opt/learning-resources Show less

  • Placement Coordinator

    Jul 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Senior Administrative Assistant

    Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Online Payment Tool (OPT) Training Coordinator

    Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
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  VCA Canada - Aancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

  Infection Preventionist

  ● Act as a subject matter expert in infection control and medical device reprocessing.● Design and management of MDR policies, procedures, and quality systems.● Employee training in MDR and Infection Control.

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  Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre

  Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

  Registered Veterinary Technician

  • Maintained equipment preventative maintenance up to date, coordinate equipment repair, and purchase. • Set up and maintain inventory control system and perform cost analysis.• Set up the hospital medical devices reprocessing department.• Acted as Medical Devices Reprocessing Department Lead and ensure quality control is completed and documented.• Developed and implemented processes and standard operating procedures.• Acted as Veterinary Technician Assistant Team Lead and Training Coordinator (including training VTAs on working in the medical devices reprocessing department).• Created and delivered medical device reprocessing tailored training sessions to VCA Canada sister hospitals.• Acted as Occupational Health and Safety Officer.• Played a key role in obtaining the American Animal Hospital Association accreditation. • Assisted Veterinarians in related medical procedures, e.g. radiology, surgeries, patient care in pre-peri- and post-operative care, as well as in emergencies procedures.• Performed the initial patient triage and intake.• Administered tests, medication, and supportive treatments. • Ran and performed laboratory tests; e.g. blood, urine analysis, parasitology, snap test.• Lead work-related volunteering events (Pat-A-Palooza, Pride, and Pet Food Pantry). Show less

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  VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

  Infection Preventionist
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  VCA Canada

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2018

  Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
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  The University of British Columbia

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2020

  Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

  • Participate in year-end inventory. • Work in both the decontamination and dispensary side of the medical clinic following the clinic policies and procedures. • Participate in writing and implementing reprocessing related policies and procedures. • Provide in-service training to MDRTs and Certified Dental Assistants on reprocessing, and equipment quality assurance and control. • Execute all MDRT procedures on all instruments, burs, and handpieces, and sets used by DMD and Grad Students for dental hygiene, oral surgeries, and orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and prosthodontics procedures on an average of 25 000 patients per year. • Execute all steps in surface decontamination, steam and cold sterilization procedures including quality assurance and control procedures.• Perform reprocessing equipment maintenance and prescribed testing.• Dispose of biological materials as per facility Standard Operating Procedures.• Act as clinic first aid attendant and floor warden. Show less

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  SteriPlus Consulting

  Apr 2018 - now

  Company Owner

  SteriPlus focuses on redefining and elevating medical device reprocessing (MDR) and infection prevention standards in the veterinary field. Some services offered:● Design and management of Medical Device Reprocessing policies, procedures, and quality systems.● Employee training in Medical Device Reprocessing and Infection Control. English and French.

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  VCA Canada - Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  Inventory Coordinator
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  Genesis Fertility Centre

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
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  VCA Canada Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital

  Jul 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Operations Manager

    Jun 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Team Lead - New Hospital Development

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2022