Edgardo Ruiz
Murrieta
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in laboratory environments, adept at handling and processing biological samples with precision. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, adapting to changing needs while consistently achieving results. Skilled in specimen processing, data entry, and maintaining accurate records, ensuring seamless workflow and reliability. Known for excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Specimen Accessioner
LabCorp
Riverbank, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Managed specimen intake processes to ensure accurate and timely accessioning.
- Supported team members in achieving daily goals through active collaboration and effective communication.
- Enhanced laboratory productivity with timely accessioning of incoming specimens.
- Improved specimen processing efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing samples.
Specimen Processor
Quest Diagnostics
San Juan Capistrano, CA
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Processed biological specimens with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Operated automated equipment for specimen analysis and data entry.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure sample integrity and accuracy.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to streamline workflow and improve turnaround times.
- Processed high volumes of time-sensitive specimens without compromising accuracy or quality standards under tight deadlines.
Patient Service Technician
Apria Healthcare
Oceanside, CA
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Set up and configured Home Fill oxygen equipment, ensuring patient safety and compliance with medical oxygen guidelines. Provided personalized training for patients and caregivers to operate the equipment independently.
- Delivered and picked up durable medical equipment (DME) including wheelchairs, canes, nebulizers, CPAP machines, and more, ensuring proper documentation, functionality checks, and timely service.
- Performed equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs to maximize the longevity and reliability of medical devices.
- Maintained clear and accurate records of deliveries, pickups, and equipment servicing to comply with healthcare regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient inquiries and concerns, demonstrating professionalism and empathy during home visits.
Route Service Representative
Quest Diagnostics
Van Nuys, CA
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Pickup routine specimens or stats. (Blood, Urine, Pap, Biopsies, QuantiFERON, and any labs Quest performs.
- Daily route that consisted of 20-40 stops, along with will-calls (extra stops).
- Scanning and logging specimens into scanner.
- Interacting with clients and ensuring that specimens are stored in correct temperatures per client request, along with its arrival to the laboratory for drop-off.
- Learning and covering different routes on weekends, as required for advanced specialty drivers.
Customer Service Representative
U-Haul Rentals
Van Nuys, CA
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Inside Duties: Assisting return customers, and walk in customers by generating a new contract for them to rent out trailers or vehicles.
- Ensuring we collect valid information, also maintaining inside store clean.
- Outside Duties: Inspecting equipment/trailers/trucks returning from rentals Checking tires, tire pressures, vehicle fluids, and overall condition Cleaning out pickup trucks, cargo vans, and larger trucks.
- Parking pickup trucks, cargo vans, and large moving vans.
Teller
Continental Currency Services
Simi Valley, CA
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Assisting customers with checks, payday loans, money orders, auto title loans, western union transfers.
- Bill pay through online payment system, faxing, tap cards reloads and more.
- Assisting manager with closing, and opening store Trusted with handling, and balancing vault and money.
Car Salesman
Galpin Motor Sports
Panorama City, CA
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Meeting and greeting customers, established and grew customer relationship, filling out credit applications with accurate information. Check with customers after sales to ensure satisfaction.
- Driving and information customers about vehicle information. Being knowledgeable about vehicles.
- Negotiation on financing and leasing terms.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CAundefined
Mt. San Jacinto College
Murrieta, CASkills
- Customer Service (8 years experience)
- Sample tracking
- Specimen storage
- Barcode scanning
- Specimen aliquoting
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual (English, Spanish)
- Cash Handling (2 years’ experience)
- Courier Logistics (5 years)
- Bank Teller
- Data Entry
- Scanner
Timeline
Specimen Accessioner
LabCorp
01.2026 - Current
Specimen Processor
Quest Diagnostics
04.2025 - 11.2025
Patient Service Technician
Apria Healthcare
02.2025 - 03.2025
Route Service Representative
Quest Diagnostics
01.2020 - 12.2024
Customer Service Representative
U-Haul Rentals
04.2019 - 01.2020
Teller
Continental Currency Services
11.2017 - 04.2019
Car Salesman
Galpin Motor Sports
06.2017 - 09.2017
undefined
Mt. San Jacinto College
High School Diploma - General Education
Los Angeles Valley College