DAISY SALDANA
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Experienced licensed CPT 1 with fluency in Spanish & English. Firsthand experience in venipunctures, capillary punctures, special collection techniques & proper handling/processing of various specimens. 6 years of excellent customer service experience as well as over 1 year in phlebotomy working with a wide range of patients, including pediatric, geriatric & difficult veins. Have the ability to follow directions accurately, ability to exhibit courteous, helpful & professional behavior in dealing with patients & peers. Committed to working independently as well as part of a team to maintain the highest level of patient care standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Foundation Laboratory
11.2022 - Current
- Obtains variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary punctures
- Labels specimens with critical info like time of collection, date & patient name/DOB
- Perform various duties associated with specimen collection & processing for lab testing
- Interact with patients to gather & record data prior to blood draws
- Prepares & packages specimens for courier transport
- Verifies patients’ identification, review specimen requisition & testing instructions from providers
- Calm's & reassures patients who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen drawn
- Safely & effectively used all necessary equipment
- Receive/order & stock supplies
- Observe patients for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines
- Enforce infection control & sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers & self
- Data entry of requisition forms/patient information
- Completed proper sanitation & cleaning of equipment & work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes & followed exact directions for handling & storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Antelope Valley Adult School
Phlebotomy Technician
AUMT The Phlebotomy School
Skills
- Sanitation & sterilization
- Sharps disposal
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Positive attitude
- Follows proper isolation techniques
- Skilled in performing venipuncture & capillary draws
- Effective oral & written communication
- Data entry
- Proper storage procedures
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Computer proficient
- Excellent customer service
- Self-motivated
- Friendly & energetic
- Adaptive learner
- Honest & trustworthy
- Bilingual: Spanish- Read, write & speak in Spanish
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Foundation Laboratory
11.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Antelope Valley Adult School
Phlebotomy Technician
AUMT The Phlebotomy School