Jennifer Sandoval
Norwalk
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Laboratory Assistant at St Joseph Hospital, skilled in venipuncture and patient care. Enhanced lab safety and reduced contamination risks through rigorous specimen handling. Trained new staff, fostering teamwork and ensuring compliance with protocols, while maintaining a compassionate approach to patient interactions.
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Laboratory Assistant
St Joseph Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced lab safety measures by conducting regular equipment maintenance and implementing updated protocols.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Reduced sample contamination risks through rigorous adherence to proper specimen handling techniques.
- Facilitated timely completion of experiments by maintaining a well-organized workspace and efficient workflow.
- Trained new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent performance across team members.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Laboratory Assistant
Los Alamitos Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Laboratory Assistant
Quest Diagnostics
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Loara High School
Anaheim, CA06-2015
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
California School of Health Science
Garden Grove, CA05-2017
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Pediatric phlebotomy
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician- 08/02/2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Laboratory Assistant
St Joseph Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Los Alamitos Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
Laboratory Assistant
Quest Diagnostics
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Loara High School
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
California School of Health Science