Alexandria Lugo
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Instrument Technician
Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans' Hospital
2019.09 - Current
- Ensured patient information confidentiality by adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines during all interactions with medical records or equipment containing sensitive data.
- Optimized instrument performance through regular software updates as needed, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
- Maximized equipment longevity, performing routine maintenance tasks according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring proper setup, operation, and disassembly of specialized instruments.
- Increased department efficiency by organizing and maintaining an inventory system for all medical tools.
- Maintained consistent work environment, overseeing intricate daily tasks with minimal supervision.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by conducting thorough inspections of medical instruments and devices.
- Improved patient care by calibrating and maintaining medical equipment for optimal performance.
- Placed devices such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs.
- providing assists to physician in colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), performing double balloon endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP),esophageal dilation, foreign body and specimens removals, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), hydro surgery and motility procedures (Smart capsule).
- Employee of the month 2024
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 2
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
2016.08 - 2021.09
- Played a crucial role in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation through adherence to best practices in sterile processing operations.
- Fostered effective communication within the team, contributing to a seamless workflow between departments involved in patient care.
- Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
- Supported operational excellence by accurately assembling instrument trays according to procedure-specific requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, consistently meeting or exceeding departmental performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided exceptional service to healthcare providers by promptly responding to requests for additional instrumentation or supplies during surgery.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
- Employee of the Month 2016
Education
San Antonio College
Walnut 1985.09 - 1986.05
Skills
- ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding
- Medical terminology
- Compliance and regulatory knowledge
- Procedure Documentation Software (Provation,MD)
- Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Sterilization techniques
Certification
- Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AAPC. CPC-A (2024)
- GI/Endoscopy Technician Specialty, GTS (SGNA) 2026
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, CSPDT (CBSPD) 2026
Timeline
Medical Instrument Technician
Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans' Hospital
2019.09 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician 2
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
2016.08 - 2021.09
San Antonio College
1985.09 - 1986.05
- Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AAPC. CPC-A (2024)
- GI/Endoscopy Technician Specialty, GTS (SGNA) 2026
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, CSPDT (CBSPD) 2026
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