Michael Schmidt-Harris

Coordinate the Sterile Processing and Endoscopy Technician programs, educating students for CBSPD and GI Scope certification, precepting clinical rotations, and managing faculty and supplies.

Responsible for decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation for the OR and ancillary departments, including preparation of scheduled OR cases.

Worked as a sterile processing technician at a high-workflow trauma hospital specializing in robotics and general surgeries.

Traveling sterile processing technician assigned to hospitals in need, including St. Joseph's Medical Center, handling specialty trays for ENT, neuro, robotics, cardiac, and more.

Decontaminated and processed various instrumentation types, managed patient care equipment, and shadowed the manager to gain managerial experience.

Processed scopes, robotic instruments, cameras, and general instrumentation, including DaVinci Xi and Si systems, and decontaminated patient care equipment.

Completed 400 hours of hands-on internship in the Central Sterile Department, gaining experience in steam and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization methods.

Worked in Paint and Decor departments, handling stocking, cleaning, customer service, and product knowledge.

Assisted with summer camp activities for children and provided engaging activities for the public during other seasons.

Associate's Degree in Health Science from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus, completed in 2018.

High school or equivalent in Liberal Arts from Bard High School Early College, completed in 2017.