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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, CA
05-2025

Certificate of Technical Studies - Sterile Processing Technician

MedCerts
Remote
11-2024

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
Valerie Lopez