Armando Carmona Santana
Miami,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional experienced in laboratory operations and specimen handling. Expertise in transporting medical specimens, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation, and operating tissue processing equipment while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Proven skills in inventory control, route planning, and biohazard handling that support efficient healthcare operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Courier
ZAPP Logistics/University of Miami
Miami, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated collection of medical specimens from local care providers for timely delivery to laboratory.
- Supported transport of medical specimens between University of Miami clinics, laboratories, and pharmacy locations.
- Followed hospital delivery schedules for urgent supplies and specimen pickups.
- Verified pickup labels and chain-of-custody paperwork to ensure accurate deliveries.
- Maintained integrity of temperature-sensitive packages during transit along Zapp Logistics routes.
- Recorded completed deliveries and route details in dispatch records.
- Followed University of Miami safety, privacy, and handling procedures.
- Followed established protocols when transporting hazardous materials.
- Followed HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive materials.
Lab Assistant
LabCorp Co./University Of Miami System
Miami, FL
05.2019 - 10.2025
- Processed patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing at University Medical System.
- Accessioned samples and verified requisitions in a laboratory information system.
- Performed quality control checks on laboratory equipment and chemicals to maintain laboratory standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment to support optimal performance.
- Completed equipment maintenance and calibration tasks according to standards.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens, and samples.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination from hazardous substances.
- Followed LabCorp safety protocols and university biohazard procedures.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to review project progress and upcoming tasks.
- Provided customer service to internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
Lab Assistant
University of Miami Health System
Miami, FL
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared slides, reagents, and equipment for daily diagnostic workflows.
- Processed patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing at university medical system.
- Assisted technologists with quality control checks and sample handling to support reliable laboratory operations.
- Performed quality control checks on laboratory equipment and chemicals to support laboratory standards.
- Prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation for tests, research processes, and quality control.
- Ensured specimen chain of custody and maintained accurate laboratory records to uphold integrity of testing processes.
- Completed equipment maintenance and calibration tasks according to standards.
- Organized and labeled lab materials to enhance inventory management efficiency and accessibility. of reagents and other lab materials.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens, and samples.
- Recorded experiment data into a computer database.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to review progress and upcoming tasks.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and company safety procedures while handing sensitive medical materials.
Lab Assistant
C&H Hiring Enterprise/University Of Miami System
Miami, FL
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Processed patient specimens for clinical lab testing at university medical system.
- Maintained specimen chain of custody and accurate lab records.
- Assisted the technician in quality control checks and sample handling to ensure compliance with lab standards.
- Conducted quality control measures to ensure accuracy of test results and compliance with laboratory protocols.
- Handled lab work accurately and efficiently to meet regulatory and operational needs.
- Recorded and reported test results accurately per established procedures.
- Prepared and submitted lab documents and reports to meet compliance requirements.
- Collected, labeled, and stored lab samples per laboratory specifications.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Cleaned and set up lab equipment for solutions, specimens, and samples.
- Troubleshooted equipment and process issues related to lab operations.
- Completed administrative tasks for lab staff and daily operations.
- Documented results accurately in lab notebooks using scientific standards.
- Entered experimental data into computer database systems.
- Completed additional training and courses to strengthen industry knowledge.
Education
Massage Therapy - Advances Therapeutic Sports-Clinical Massage
The Praxis Institute
Miami, FL02-2009
Associate of Science - Biology
University Of Havana
Cuba/Habana07-1985
Skills
- Specimen transport and handling
- Chain of custody
- Temperature control
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical logistics
- Route documentation
- Pharmaceutical materials handling
- Medical terminology
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Analytical skills
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism
- Patient service
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Medical Courier
ZAPP Logistics/University of Miami
10.2025 - Current
Lab Assistant
LabCorp Co./University Of Miami System
05.2019 - 10.2025
Lab Assistant
University of Miami Health System
03.2018 - 02.2019
Lab Assistant
C&H Hiring Enterprise/University Of Miami System
10.2017 - 03.2018
Massage Therapy - Advances Therapeutic Sports-Clinical Massage
The Praxis Institute
Associate of Science - Biology
University Of Havana