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CLAUDIA LOPEZ

ROGERS,Arkansas

Summary

Driven Surgical Technologist offering 22 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in ENT, Urology, General, ENDO, Plastics, Ortho Surgery, and sports medicine, Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

ACNW
11.2016 - Current
  • Scrub tech lead, in charge of making assignments making sure to rotate scrubs through all specialties, keeping up with all 11 scrubs daily and weekly. Making sure all scrubs had lunch, rotating flex list, and deciding if scrubs could go home early.
  • Urology lead, in charge of communicating with all 5 urologist on any special supplies or equipment needed for any upcoming surgeries. Keeping up with supplies, outdated and organizing urology isle, cart, and cysto cart.
  • Spanish interpreter in charge of translating for surgeons on different specialties.
  • Setup operating rooms by wiping rooms down , getting equipment and supplies for each OR ready for the day.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs during procedures by making sure I had everything I need as well as assisted with complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.

Certified Surgical Technologist

NWMC-Benton
01.2005 - 03.2022
  • Lead Preceptor, Mentored new staff members on proper techniques and best practices within surgical technology field, promoting professional growth among peers. Guided them in all specialties and surgeons preferences as well as orientating them in the OR and protocols, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Set up operating rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures. Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within department.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications and Enhanced patient safety by maintaining sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols, ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients. Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with my education.
  • Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols earning 4 on evaluations.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Careers Centers of Texas
8360 Burnham Rd Suite 100 El Paso, TX 79907
06.2002

Skills

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

ACNW
11.2016 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

NWMC-Benton
01.2005 - 03.2022

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Careers Centers of Texas

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