Marlene Lara
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with experience working in high-volume, fast-paced settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ambitious, career-focused jobseeker, anxious to obtain a Psc II level Phlebotomist position while achieving company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
08.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
Certified Phlebotomist
Medical Sciences Laboratory
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences through empathetic communication skills during blood draws and sample collections.
Mobile Phlebotomist
PMH Labratory
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Enhanced patient trust with compassionate care, professional demeanor, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
ABC Adult School
Cerritos, CA06.2021
Limited Phlebotomy - Phlebotomist
Genesis Medical College
04.2021
High School Diploma - General Studies
Downey High School
Downey, CA06.2015
Skills
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Specimen Collection
- HIPAA
- Blood Specimen Storage
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Venipuncture
- Drawing Blood
- Infection Control
- Insurance Knowledge
- Cleaning
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Recording Data
- Order of draw
- Butterfly needle technique
- Paperwork processing
- Quality assurance
Certification
- LPT - Limited Phlebotomy Technician Certified
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Patient Caregiver
- CPT1- Certified Phlebotomist Technician- Pending
Contact
Lakewood, CA 90715
Education
Cerritos, CA,Tustin, CA,Downey, CA
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
08.2021 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist
Medical Sciences Laboratory
12.2020 - 05.2022
Mobile Phlebotomist
PMH Labratory
02.2020 - 04.2021
Limited Phlebotomy - Phlebotomist
Genesis Medical College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Downey High School
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
ABC Adult School
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