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Alyssa Phillips

Fallbrook

Summary

I am on track to graduate with foundational knowledge in respiratory therapy and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrating strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Assistant II

Rady Childrens Hospital
06.2019 - Current
  • Verified matching tube, patient and test information, carefully checking all details at each stage.
  • Collected blood from veins using vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Conducted pediatric blood collections with heel or finger stick capillary draws.
  • Performed standardized tests for blood alcohol levels, glucose screenings and trough drug levels.
  • Demonstrated expertise in proper equipment use, blood volume requirements, and testing protocols.
  • Helped physicians' offices with diagnostic needs by prioritizing urgent tests.
  • Uphold data security and compliance with HIPAA protocols using multiple identification points and document verification.
  • Monitored and refilled required supplies to support the testing team.
  • Determined acceptability of specimens within established guidelines, avoiding hemolysis, QNS, and wrong anticoagulant use.
  • Promoted team productivity by organizing medical supplies and equipment.
  • Data entry
  • Tasked with updating, or rewriting policies and procedure.
  • awarded departments Employee of the year award for 2023.

Laboratory Assistant

Anti Viral Research Center, University of California San Diego
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • CITI certified.
  • GCP & DAIDS certified.
  • Coordinates with research coordinators on samples need for each participant for multiphase trials.
  • Documents all samples with appropriate study identifiers.
  • Processes and ships samples in accordance with established study protocols.

Patient Services Technician

Laboratory Corporation of America
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Protected patients and staff from infection with proper disinfection and sterilization procedures.
  • Organized files and records and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities.
  • Identified issues and implemented prompt and successful solutions to eliminate backlog and maximize workflows.
  • Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.
  • Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize safety, security, and overall trust in organization and employees.
  • Obtained blood for testing by correctly performing venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks.
  • Processed specimens with skilled accessioning, centrifugation, and packaging.
  • Maintained patient flow by quickly collecting samples and completing related paperwork.
  • Managed station supplies, including tracking use and restocking bins between patients.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Scripps
05.2015 - 12.2017
  • Minimized patients' discomfort with good use of physical techniques and conversational skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise in proper equipment use, blood volume requirements, and testing protocols.
  • Conducted blood counts with heel or finger stick capillary draws.
  • Collected blood from veins using vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Secured information by following HIPAA requirements.
  • Responded promptly to customer, vendor, and staff questions and quickly resolved issues, cultivating strong, long-term relationships.
  • Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain a friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.
  • Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents, and promote professional workspace.
  • Sanitized high-touch surfaces to protect personnel and customers from viruses and germs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, Ca
07-2025

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Boston Reed College
Napa, Ca
11.2010

Medical Assisting -

College of Marin
Kentfield, Ca
06.2010

Skills

  • Task prioritization
  • Patient care
  • Specimen collection
  • Venipuncture and capillary puncture
  • Multitasking
  • Lab supply management
  • Paperwork processing
  • Specimen processing
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS (May 28, 2025)

Timeline

Laboratory Assistant

Anti Viral Research Center, University of California San Diego
12.2021 - 01.2023

Medical Laboratory Assistant II

Rady Childrens Hospital
06.2019 - Current

Patient Services Technician

Laboratory Corporation of America
12.2017 - 05.2019

Medical Laboratory Technician

Scripps
05.2015 - 12.2017

Medical Assisting -

College of Marin

Associate of Applied Science -

Pima Medical Institute

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Boston Reed College

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