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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, CA

Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program - undefined

Downey Adult School
Downey, CA
01.2017

Dental Assisting Program - undefined

Downey Adult School
Downey, CA
01.2017

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
Maria Celeste Vargas