Caesare SANDOVAL
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Driven and detail oriented Phlebotomist with 13 years experience. Highly skilled in performing venipuncture and capillary puncture with precision And excellent knowledge of blood storage and safe handling practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Irvine
08.2022 - 04.2024
Phlebotomy Technician
Sutter East Bay Medical
Oakland
06.2019 - 07.2022
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
Redondo Beach
12.2014 - 04.2019
Phlebotomy Technician
Muir Lab
Concord
05.2011 - 10.2014
Skills
- Obtained specimens from adults, children, and infants for laboratory tests
- Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures
- Labeled specimen containers with patient information accurately and legibly
- Ensured that equipment was properly maintained and sterilized between uses
- Processed specimens to ensure accurate results
- Verified patient identification prior to collection of specimens using two forms of ID verification
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as bio-hazardous waste or chemicals used in phlebotomy techniques
- Stored collected specimens according to established protocols for transport to the laboratory
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples
- Blood culture contamination rate below 10%
- Keep lab up to inspection standards,including CAP and OSHA
- Follow proper procedure for collecting newborn screen blood specimen
- Covering the patient's venipuncture site with gauze or a bandage to encourage clotting,stop bleeding, and prevent infection
- Proficiency With lab equipment and relevant software such as Cerner and Epic
- Patient Care and verbal communication during venipuncture procedure
Certification
- CPT 1 - cpt00048137 exp.2025
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety- HC#0091 exp.2028
- BLS-245412407365 exp.2025
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
08.2022 - 04.2024
Phlebotomy Technician
Sutter East Bay Medical
06.2019 - 07.2022
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
12.2014 - 04.2019
Phlebotomy Technician
Muir Lab
05.2011 - 10.2014
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