SUSAN SANDERSON
Framingham, MA ■ H: 5082084791 ■ suesanderson32@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Seasoned Sterilization Technician, Buyer, Supply Coordinator, OSHA Officer with more than
17 years of experience in fast-paced prestigious specialty dental practice. Excellent social
perceptiveness and proven leader skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in time
management and handles tasks with accuracy as well as efficiency.
Skills
Proven leader
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Equipment Maintenance
Coordination
Experience
OSHA OFFICER, Sterilization Technician, Buyer, Supply Coordinator, 11/1997 to 06/2015
Lloyd L. Miller, DMD.,William C. Heggerick DDS & Associates,Inc.,Weston Dental
Specialists Group, PC – Weston, MA
Operate and maintain steam autoclaves.
Keeping records of maintenance procedures performed.
Sterilize, disinfect instruments, clean and maintain supplies, equipment and storage areas in
order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to
ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.
Record sterilizer test results.
Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly and
operate efficiently.
Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.
Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods,
processes, or materials.
Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance
with safety standards and government regulations.
Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures.
Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment,
or first-aid supplies.
Maintain records of inventory or equipment usage and order medical instruments or supplies
when inventory is low.
Prepare reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments.
Purchase new or additional stock, or prepare documents that provide for such purchases.
Compile, review, and maintain data from contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and other
documents in order to assess supply needs.
Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from
storerooms.
Negotiate prices, discount terms for merchandise.
Examine, select, order, and purchase at the most favorable price merchandise consistent with
quality, quantity, specification requirements and other factors.
Inspect merchandise or products to determine value.
Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other
media.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Pet Groomer, Assistant Office Manager, 08/1984 to 10/1997
The Groomery – Framingham, MA
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cuing
nails, and cleaning ears.
Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise
selection.
Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and
accept cash or charge card for purchases.
Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise.
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to
appropriate individuals.
Schedule and confirm appointments for clients.
Cerified Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aendant, 06/1987 to 10/1994
Medical Resources, Inc – Newton, MA
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss
observations with supervisor or case manager.
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the wrien direction of physician or as directed
by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and
with dressing and grooming.
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting
with their personal care.
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to
prescribed diets.
Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for
infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
Care for children who are disabled or who have sick or disabled parents.
Education
High School Diploma: Jun 1983
Framingham North High - Framingham, MA
Medical Training Associates, Inc
Pro CPR Certification
November/2014
Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center
OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety Cerificate
January/2006
Mass Dental Society
Radiology Certificate
May/2001
Wellesley School of Primary Nursing
Home Health Aide Certificate
Home Health Aide training - Maternal, newborn, childcare and home management, nutrition for
the elderly, Alzheimer's disease.
February/1985