Experienced lab assistant with 30+ years of problem-solving expertise and a strong commitment to delivering excellent work and exceptional customer service. Thrives in a collaborative team environment within the hospital.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Assistant
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Auburn, CA
11.2000 - Current
Perform phlebotomy, including responding to ER requests, stroke alerts, also pre- and post-op blood draws. Prioritizing stats, routine, and timed draws.
Handle CSF specimens and other fluids for microbial analysis.
Use of the Lexicomp website to research specimen and transport requirements.
Utilize the Epic system to access patient blood draw details, print labels, and order as needed.
Performed N95 fit testing and annual fire safety competency for lab personnel.
Coordinate specimen send-outs to Quest Diagnostics with precise tracking protocols. Manage batching of specimens within the Sutter system.
Participate in candidate interviews. Provide training to new employees.
Ensure supplies were consistently restocked.
Ensure cleanliness and organization.
Phlebotomist
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
Fountain Valley, CA
01.1986 - 11.2000
Performed venipuncture, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
Obtained blood from the newborn nursery, NICU, pediatrics, and pediatric ICU using butterflies or lancets, as appropriate for each patient.
Assisted with calibrating satellite, pediatric lab instruments.
Allocated and prepared specimens for external facilities in the send-out department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Long Beach State University
1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA
Skills
Safe specimen handling
Excellent lab practices
Patient relations and collaborative teamwork
Aseptic procedures
Affiliations
Relocating to Spring Hill Tennessee. Looking forward to walking dogs and joining a local cross fit gym.
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy technician I
CPT-00018957
Expiration Date: November 28, 2026
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
11.2000 - Current
Phlebotomist
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
01.1986 - 11.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Long Beach State University
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