Marvin Galan
Certified Phlebotomist
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist attentive to hospital protocols offering experience and expertise in venipuncture, peripheral and capillary puncture, specimen storage and quality assurance. Proficient in easing patients' anxiety while maintaining highest standards of safety. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance medical and patient satisfaction from newborn to geriatric patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Clinical Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist
St Luke's Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Worked with patients of all ages to understand needs and provide excellent service to reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Delivery Expert
Dominos's Pizza
Helotes, TX
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations by following delivery procedures such as remaining alert and aware of surroundings.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Worked overnight shifts during peak periods to meet coverage needs.
- Enhanced company's image by complying with uniform and appearance standards to contribute to atmosphere of teamwork and professionalism.
- Maintained organized, safe and clean work areas and complied with company safety and security standards.
Team Member
Accesso
San Antonio, TX
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Promote THE FLASH Pass and provide system overview to guests in normal queues at rides or other designated areas of the park.
- Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks.
- Leveraged POS system to sell tickets, passes, food and retail items.
- Assisted guests with transactions for rides and attractions to facilitate fun and exciting experiences.
- Issued tickets to customers and collected payment and fees for desired services as well as upselling promotional products.
- Cleaned rides and attractions to reduce spread of germs and bacteria.
- Assisted customers in entering and exiting rides, providing balance support and general directions.
- Constructed displays and easy-to-read signage to help guests navigate attractions area.
- At end of shift, collected cash register contents shown on register tape; verifying against cash on hand and register reports with supervisor.
- Worked outside at any given time and was comfortable working in all weather conditions.
Welding Assistant
MG Welding And Fences
San Antonio, TX
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application.
- Primed surfaces evenly prior to painting allowing paint to be applied evenly.
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety principles and practices.
- Utilized proper personnel protective equipment during welding, painting and preparation, avoiding inhalation of hazardous debris and toxic particulates.
- Scheduled consultations and presentations with new customers demonstrating technique, timeline, and expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Communications Arts High School
San Antonio, TX 08.2016 - 06.2020
Certification - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
San Antonio, TX 10.2020 - 10.2021
Skills
Time Management
Active Listening
Data Entry
First Aid/CPR
Self-Motivated
Attention to Detail
Cultural Awareness
MS Office
Decision Making
PPE Compliance
Aseptic procedures
Lab equipment maintenance
Measuring vital statistics
Blood specimen storage
Specimen labeling procedures
Patient confidentiality
Fast Learner
Multi-tasker
Venipuncture
Additional Information
- A Honor Roll
- A and B Honor roll
- National Spanish Exam Gold Award
- Assistant Coach award
Timeline
Certification - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
10.2020 - 10.2021
Clinical Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist
St Luke's Baptist Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Delivery Expert
Dominos's Pizza
08.2020 - 12.2020
Team Member
Accesso
03.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Communications Arts High School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Welding Assistant
MG Welding And Fences
03.2016 - 12.2018