BLANCA Martinez
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Supportive Team Lead with 20 years of experience leading teams. Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Lab Technician II, Lead
University California San Diego
07.2015 - Current
- Accession specimens for pretransfusion testing using Soft-bank/Soft-lab LIS and EPIC HIS
- Select appropriate blood products based on compatibility, patient special needs, request status, and inventory
- Perform routine maintenance, QA/ QC, and submit work order request
- Maintain blood components inventory and order as needed
- Meet product management goals considering availability and expiration date
- Inpatient drawing/coordinate staff schedule
- Positive work reviews for identifying product safety/compromise during receipt, preparation/selection, issue and return of blood/blood product.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample collection and processing procedures.
- Contributed to successful research outcomes through accurate data analysis and interpretation.
- Improved lab technician training program, resulting in higher employee retention rates and increased productivity.
- Identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that increased overall lab performance.
- Coordinated with external laboratories in performing specialized tests or analyses.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Financial Coordinator /Remit Posting Specialist
Synergy Health Partners, Emergency & Acute Care Health CO
03.2010 - Current
- Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills are essential to this position
- Prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in an occasionally stressful environment
- Working directly with the insurance company, healthcare provider, and patients to get a claim processed and paid
- Thorough knowledge of third-party payers and reimbursement requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
United State University
San Diego, CA2012
Family Health Service -
San Diego, CA2012
Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 -
Medical Academy
San Diego, CA2012
Medical English-Spanish -
Medical Academy
San Diego, CA2012
Skills
- Time management
- Infection control and aseptic
- Procedures
- Specimen collection
- Venipunctures
- Communications
- Supply ordering
- Standardized Formulas
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Infection Control
Timeline
Hospital Lab Technician II, Lead
University California San Diego
07.2015 - Current
Financial Coordinator /Remit Posting Specialist
Synergy Health Partners, Emergency & Acute Care Health CO
03.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
United State University
Family Health Service -
Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 -
Medical Academy
Medical English-Spanish -
Medical Academy
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