Maria Celeste Vargas
Covina,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate certified phlebotomist technician and experienced phlebotomy instructor, fluent in both English and Spanish, eager to leverage my comprehensive clinical knowledge in a challenging role. Highly organized and fully committed to precision, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance. I am seeking a position as a phlebotomy instructor or a leadership role within the field where I can apply my motivation, enthusiasm, and skills to drive success for the organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician Lead Instructor
CALRegional
10.2024 - Current
- Prepare students to successfully pass the AMCA National Phlebotomy Exam.
- Guide students through externship while becoming proficient in venipuncture and specimen processing.
- Deliver lectures and hands on training aligned with state and national standards.
- Support students in career development, preparing them to enter or advance in the healthcare field.
- Manage program prerequisites such as immunizations, background checks, and drug screenings by strict deadlines.
- Foster a professional, organized, and deadline driven classroom while ensuring individualized student support.
Phlebotomy Technician Lead Instructor
PIMA Medical Institute
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Instruct and prepare students for the NCCT National Competency Exam and CPT I certification.
- Collaborate with Career Services to support student employment opportunities through job search strategies and interview preparation, along with externship placements which include meetings with laboratory management and student check ins.
- Cultivate a supportive and professional learning environment focused on both academic and career success.
Phlebotomist Float
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided phlebotomy services across multiple sites as needed, adapting to diverse clinical settings.
- Collected specimens from pediatric to geriatric patients and ensured accurate processing for laboratory testing.
- Entered patient requisition orders, verified insurance information, and maintained compliance with billing procedures.
Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant
Los Alamitos Medical Center
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Performed venipuncture and processed emergency room blood draws.
- Prepared and plated microbiological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Registered patients and handled insurance billing with accuracy and efficiency.
Phlebotomist
Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Registered patients using Cerner Millennium system.
- Collected and processed specimens from pediatric to geriatric patients.
- Coordinated specimen distribution across multiple laboratories.
Phlebotomist / Research Assistant
WCCT Global Research Facility
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed blood draws, vital signs, EKGs, and medication administration.
- Documented patient charts and participated in clinical trials with strict time-point requirements.
- Provided bedside care and emergency response in a fast-paced research environment.
Education
Undergraduate Coursework -
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles, CACertified Phlebotomy Technician Program - undefined
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA01.2017
Dental Assisting Program - undefined
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA01.2017
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I), 2017
- BLS/CPR Instructor
- BLS/CPR Provider
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician Lead Instructor
CALRegional
10.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician Lead Instructor
PIMA Medical Institute
07.2023 - 09.2024
Phlebotomist Float
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
02.2023 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist
Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center
11.2019 - 11.2021
Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant
Los Alamitos Medical Center
11.2018 - 02.2023
Phlebotomist / Research Assistant
WCCT Global Research Facility
01.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program - undefined
Downey Adult School
Dental Assisting Program - undefined
Downey Adult School
Undergraduate Coursework -
East Los Angeles College
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