Joshua Garcia

• Operated blood collection equipment ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Processed donor information accurately using electronic health record systems.
• Documented and recorded donor vitals in accordance to screening protocols
• Assisted in training new staff on operational protocols and best practices.
• Monitored donor reactions during collection, providing immediate care when necessary.

• Collected blood samples efficiently while adhering to safety protocols and patient comfort standards.
• Acute venipuncture collections primarily.
• Processed laboratory specimens accurately, ensuring timely delivery for diagnostic testing.
• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Ensured smooth operations by communicating regularly with management regarding any issues or improvements needed within the center.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve a clean and organized work environment, promoting efficiency and reducing errors.
• Ensured proper storage and handling of collected plasma samples, maintaining the integrity of the product to be used for life-saving treatments.

• Organized inventory based on delivery zones for efficient distribution.
• Improved inventory accuracy with consistent cycle counting and data entry into the warehouse management system.
• Enhanced productivity with efficient unloading, sorting, and staging of inbound shipments.

• Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

• As a student phlebotomist I was able to observe the centrifuging process and sample collections that as a student I was unable to perform
• Communicate with both English and Spanish speakers depending on patients preferences
• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Minimized errors in sample identification through diligent verification of patient information and proper labeling of specimens.
• Ensured accurate results by strictly adhering to established protocols for specimen collection, handling, and labeling.
• Achieved high levels of accuracy during blood draws by consistently using correct techniques, such as proper needle insertion angle and placement.
• Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate care and clear communication about the phlebotomy process.

• Promoted a safe workout environment by maintaining equipment cleanliness and proper functionality.
• Offered personalized assistance to individuals with special needs or disabilities, fostering an inclusive environment at the gym.
• Monitored locker room facilities for cleanliness and safety, addressing any concerns immediately.
• Developed rapport with gym members by actively engaging in conversations and offering support during workouts.

• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
• Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Currently pursuing an Associate Degree for transfer (ADT) in Biology, with the goal of completing the degree by fall of 2027 and transferring to a University of California (UC) campus to continue my education.

By the time my phlebotomy training and internship were completed, I had approximately over 500 successful venipunctures. We were trained in class on how to operate a centrifuge, and how to properly aliquot samples .