Lisa B. Chopelas

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Wilton, New Hampshire

781-***-****

adxbv3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Surgical Technologist with extensive training, experience and knowledge in the ophthalmic surgical field. Experienced First Assist in retina and glaucoma surgical cases. A source for educating newly hired technologists and staff for ophthalmic surgeries. Successful in creating efficient use and organization of instrument trays for surgeon-specific needs, as well as a source for products and inventory. Highly dedicated motivated individual, willing to take the initiative to achieve goals and objectives. Recognized for responsiveness, leadership, professional conduct, organizational and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Surgical Technologist, Lead Ophthalmic Surgeries

Nashua Ambulatory Surgical Center (NASC), Nashua, NH August 10, 2021 — March 15, 2023 Established Ophthalmic Surgical Service. Oversaw development, training and acquisition of instruments and supplies needed for new service offerings. Developed and maintained surgeon-specific preference cards. Scrubbed and assisted on all ophthalmic surgeries. Knowledgeable in minor orthopedic and upper/lower extremity cases. Brings 20 years of knowledge and experience to the team. Surgical Technologist

Lahey Clinic, Peabody, MA June 12, 2005 — August 6, 2021 Surgical Scrub for general, orthopedic, plastic, vascular and eye surgeries. Specialization in eye surgeries. Assigned the role of Preceptor. Oversee and train all newly-hired Surgical Technologists and those who are not familiar with eye surgeries, during their mandatory rotation. Active in initiatives including cataract and buckle tray reorganization and decisions on adding or removing specialty instruments. Dedicated and active resource to staff. Operating Room Technologist

Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA September, 2004 - May, 2005 Assisted staff in the operating rooms. Aided in the turnover of rooms after surgeries as well as their pre- surgery set up. Handled medical wastes and their disposal. Transported patients. Medical Assistant

Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA November, 2001 - September, 2004 Assisted surgeons with patients in the Orthopedic Clinic. Took vital signs, arranged lab work and made follow-up appointments.

Medical Radiographer

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA July 1989 - May, 1995 Full time Radiographer for the operating rooms. Took x-rays and operated the c-arm on patients during surgical procedures. Other duties included taking portable x-rays in all recovery units as well as the post- acute care unit.

MISCELANEOUS EXPERIENCE

Lab Assistant - Surgical Technologist Program

North Shore Community College, Peabody, MA September 1, 2005 – 2010 Instructed students in the basics of sterile technique, hand scrubbing, instrumentation and back table set- up. Traveled one day per week to various clinical sites where I observed and reported on their progression.

Faculty Review Team

North Shore Community College, Peabody, MA September 1, 2008 – 2009 Department program review and assessment process for the Surgical Technology Program. Volunteer Surgical Technologist

Salvadoran Association for Rural Health (ASAPROSAR) January 2007 – January 2014 Participated annually in a volunteer medical mission from Boston, MA to El Salvador, Central America. Performed surgeries for the country’s rural poor, for cataracts, strabismus, corneal transplants, pterygium and glaucoma.

EDUCATION

North Shore Community College, Peabody, Ma.

Surgical Technology Certificate, May 26, 2005

Graduated With Honors

Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, Ma.

Associate Degree in Science. Medical Radiography, June 13, 1989 Graduated With Honors