Valerie Lopez
Soledad,CA
Summary
Experienced in assembling carts and selecting instruments and supplies for procedures. Competent in performing and documenting test results, restocking supplies and managing records. Focused on working quickly and accurately to maintain efficient facility operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Posada Surgery Center
03.2025 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Familiar with surgical Laparoscopy Trays, D&C Trays, Hip Trays, Shoulder Trays, Hand Trays, Knee Trays, Cataract Trays, Hellman Trays and Camera Trays.
- Familiarized with surgical instruments.
Caregiver
Halo Inc. and Private Care
05.2016 - Current
- Hospice Care
- Cancer Care
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
1:1 Paraprofessional
Soledad Unified School District
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Assisted children with disabilities with daily tasks in the classroom
- Monitor and provide assistance when child has a seizure
- Assist teacher with completing task pertaining to students
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Education
Certificate - Medical Terminology
Soledad Adult School
Soledad, CA05-2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - Sterile Processing Technician
MedCerts
Remote11-2024
Skills
- Tray preparation
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Sterilization procedures
- Case cart assembly
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Instrument inspection
- Assembly and packaging
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Posada Surgery Center
03.2025 - Current
1:1 Paraprofessional
Soledad Unified School District
11.2021 - 03.2025
Caregiver
Halo Inc. and Private Care
05.2016 - Current
Certificate - Medical Terminology
Soledad Adult School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Sterile Processing Technician
MedCerts
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