Andrea Gomez
Whittier
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with over six years of experience as a Laboratory Technician, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring optimal outcomes. Proficient in venipuncture, medical terminology, and anatomy, with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills. A reliable and detail-oriented professional driven by a passion for excellence and continuous growth within the healthcare field. Eager to leverage expertise in a phlebotomy position that promotes personal and professional development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Coast Plaza Hospital (Pipeline Health)
11.2025 - Current
- Collect blood samples via venipuncture
- Patient care
- Proper sanitation & safety protocols
Phlebotomist
T&T Staffing (Kaiser harbor city)
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Responsible for Venipuncture & Capillary draws, Specimen handling and processing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and data entry, Infection control and safety protocols, Blood centrifugation and centrifuge operation.
Senior Lab Assistant
St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Perform venipuncture on over 40 patients daily with precision and efficiency
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
- Collaborate with outpatient department to assist with phlebotomy services
- Maintain high quality patient care standards in a fast-paced environment
- Exhibit exceptional drive and commitment to delivering top-notch service
Lab Assistant
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Collect specimens per physicians orders, process specimen, data entry
Laboratory Assistant
Current Kaiser Permanente
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols
Phlebotomist
Directcare
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Collect blood samples, nasal swabs, saliva collection for the purpose of covid -19 testing.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Phlebotomist
Life Line Screening
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
- Infection control. Detailed oriented. BLS Certified by American Heart Association.
- Outstanding communication and patient handling skills. Familiar with medical terminology.
- Clinical and mobile experience.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 20 times per
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR05-2028
Transfer - Practical Nursing
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA06-2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Puente High School
06-2002
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Capillary puncture
- Infection control
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Medical terminology
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- BLS Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technologist (CPT - NPA)
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT - NCCT)
- Driver's License
- Paramedic License
- CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Coast Plaza Hospital (Pipeline Health)
11.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
T&T Staffing (Kaiser harbor city)
12.2024 - 10.2025
Senior Lab Assistant
St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2024
Lab Assistant
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2022
Phlebotomist
Directcare
08.2020 - 01.2021
Laboratory Assistant
Current Kaiser Permanente
04.2020 - 02.2021
Phlebotomist
Life Line Screening
06.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Puente High School
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Oregon State University
Transfer - Practical Nursing
Cerritos College