Liz Gonzalez
Fairfax,United States
Summary
A worker who can learn new skills quickly and approaches daily challenges with flexibility and openness to changing needs. Great work ethic with excellent communication and multitasking. Skilled at operating with little oversight to complete tasks efficiently. Friendly to all personnel.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Specimen Processor
Welandlaboratories
Cedar Rapids, IA
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Processed and prepared specimens for in-house testing and/or transport to off-site reference laboratories.
- Ensured specimens were labeled correctly and in compliance with regulations.
- Operated laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and pipettes.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Performed various administrative tasks including filing and scanning documents.
- Communicated any discrepancies or unusual findings to supervisors.
- Captured client data electronically to build and update accounts.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with all personnel.
Phlebotomist Technician
Mercy Hospital
, IA
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly, lancets, and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Centrifuged blood specimens.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Partially trained new hires.
- Responded to codes, and level 1 traumas quickly and obtained specimens needed from the patient.
- Knowledge of lab tests.
Sales Associate
Maurices
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
Lab Dishwasher
Red Star Yeast
Cedar Rapids, IA
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, hand wash stations, and Sanitizing machinery.
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, bottles, pipets, beakers and refrigerator equipment to keep the lab sanitized.
- Used proper PPE when working with chemicals and/or food products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA04.2021
Skills
- Medical Knowledge
- Organization
- Fast learner
- Good work ethic
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Work well under pressure
Timeline
Specimen Processor
Welandlaboratories
12.2023 - 10.2024
Phlebotomist Technician
Mercy Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
Maurices
10.2021 - 04.2022
Lab Dishwasher
Red Star Yeast
04.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Kirkwood Community College