Alicia Tovar
Seattle,WA
Summary
Hardworking technician bringing 7 years of expertise in phlebotomy, pathology, and histology. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Detail-oriented technician well-versed in performing tests such as urinalysis, and point of care testing. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Ready to bring 7 years of related experience to challenging new role. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Lab Technician I/Phlebotomy
University Of Washington Ballard Primary Clare
10.2022 - Current
- Performs pre-analytic procedures of specimen collection and processing
- This includes but is not limited to interpreting provider test orders and monitoring for accuracy, prioritizing specimen handling based on type and clinical urgency, investigating, and documenting erroneous orders or other pre-analytic specimen problems, preparing specimens for transport, and data entry into electronic medical record
- Performs adult and pediatric phlebotomy by capillary and venous collection
Accessioning Lab Tech I
CellNetix
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Able to perform well under pressure with large work volume
- Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and PPE requirements.
- Contributed to development of innovative tech solutions within tight deadlines, meeting client needs.
Clinical Laboratory Technician II
Fred Hutch
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintains safe, clean, and orderly laboratory environment
- Operates and maintains equipment
- Performs routine Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining and cover slipping of microscopic slides
Clinical Lab Technician I/Phlebotomist
Harborview Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Receives and logs patient samples including but not limited to urine, blood, sputum, fecal matter
- Maintains patient confidentiality and all laws in Washington state such as OSHA and HIPPA
- Collect and prepare specimens and perform all other laboratory procedures
- Perform venipuncture on all ages in outpatient clinic at hospital
Specimen Processing Technician II
Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC.
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Responsible for working in compliance with GLP guidelines, study protocols, and standard operating procedures
- Prepare all CITIES permits for all samples in company
- OSHA and HIPPA laws and processes
Laboratory Assistant Pathology and Histology
Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC.
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintains safe, clean, and orderly laboratory environment
- Assists with necropsy and trimming preparation
- Operates and maintains equipment
Specimen Management Processing Technician Lead
Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC.
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Responsible for working in compliance with GLP guidelines, study protocols, and standard operating procedures
- Maintain documentation of procedures and equipment used and perform QC of forms and logs
- Maintain specimen receipt and processing area in an orderly and clean manner
Waitress/hostess/server
Denny's
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Offering menus to customers
- Answering questions about the menu
- Communicating the order to the kitchen. Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OHSome College (No Degree) -
Everett Community College
Everett, WASome College (No Degree) -
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WASome College (No Degree) -
Everett Cc High School Completion
Everett, WASkills
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Urinalysis Performance
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- HIPAA Compliance
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Phlebotomy
- Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
- Procedure Proficiency Tests
Certificateslicenses
- MA-P-Phlebotomy-Certification-License
- Blood Borne Pathogens Training/HIV Certificate
- Food Handlers card 2024
- Class 12 Mast permit 2024
- Mixologist Permit
References
Professional-
Jackie Perez, Jperez@uw.edu (206) 949-5356
Heather Neer, heatherneer@gmail.com (425) 321-4568
Samantha Megrath, Sam.Megrath@gmail.com (253) 797-1880
Maryia Asnauskas, midnull@gmail.com (206) 604-0779
Linda Fox, lindaj9@uw.edu (480)370-6439
Personal-
Nina Lucero, Ninalucero@gmail.com (425) 346-7588
Bridget Ragland, Bridgettejenee@yahoo.com (253) 326-3029
Daniel Lee, dmlee13@outlook.com (360) 609-8447
Timeline
Clinical Lab Technician I/Phlebotomy
University Of Washington Ballard Primary Clare
10.2022 - Current
Accessioning Lab Tech I
CellNetix
07.2022 - 10.2022
Clinical Laboratory Technician II
Fred Hutch
01.2022 - 07.2022
Clinical Lab Technician I/Phlebotomist
Harborview Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Specimen Processing Technician II
Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC.
09.2020 - 03.2021
Laboratory Assistant Pathology and Histology
Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC.
05.2019 - 09.2020
Specimen Management Processing Technician Lead
Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC.
04.2017 - 05.2019
Waitress/hostess/server
Denny's
06.2016 - 08.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Eastern Gateway Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Everett Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Edmonds Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Everett Cc High School Completion
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