Veronica Lopez
About Veronica Lopez
Veronica Lopez is a Certified Surgical Technologist at Scripps Health with a diverse background in healthcare and retail, including roles as an LDRP tech, operating room technician, and massage therapist.
Current Position at Scripps Health
Veronica Lopez currently holds the position of Certified Surgical Technologist at Scripps Health. In this role, she applies her skills in using autoclaves and maintaining aseptic techniques in surgical settings. Her responsibilities include providing important support during surgical procedures and ensuring that the operating room environment is safe and sterile. Her background in patient care within the hospital and healthcare industry makes her a valuable member of the surgical team.
Previous Experience at Sharp HealthCare
In 2020, Veronica Lopez worked for Sharp HealthCare as an LDRP tech. During her 8-month tenure, she gained specific experience in the Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit. Her role involved assisting healthcare professionals during childbirth and providing postpartum care to new mothers and their babies within a hospital setting.
Operating Room Technician at SD Body Contouring
From 2018 to 2020, Veronica Lopez served as an operating room technician at SD Body Contouring in La Mesa. Her role involved preparing the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment was sterile, and assisting surgeons during operations. This position allowed her to further develop her expertise in surgical environments and patient care.
Educational Background in Healthcare
Veronica Lopez has an extensive educational background in healthcare, which includes an Associate of Science degree in Operating Room Technology from Concorde Career College-San Diego, completed in 2017. This program equipped her with the necessary skills to become a proficient surgical technologist. Additionally, she holds a certification in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage from UEI College, earned in 2010. Her educational credentials are complemented by her certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Diverse Work History in Healthcare and Retail
Veronica Lopez has a diverse work history that spans various roles in healthcare and retail. From 2015 to 2016, she was a Massage Therapist at BALENSI SPA, INC. in Chula Vista, and for six years, from 2010 to 2016, she worked as a Certified Massage Therapist at Back In Motion Chiropractic & Rehabilitation in San Diego. Earlier in her career, she was employed as a clerk at CVS Pharmacy from 2006 to 2010. This varied background has equipped her with a wide range of skills in patient care, customer service, and healthcare support roles.