Damian Castanon
Riverside,CA
Summary
Phlebotomy technician who can complete tasks swiftly and with precision. Skilled in venipuncture, patient preparation, specimen collection and handling, and patient identification. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring a positive patient experience while accurately maintaining safety protocols. Can accurately label specimens and safely aliquot them in order to prepare specimens for transport to the lab.
Overview
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician Intern
Innovative Health Diagnostics
Murrieta, CA
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Performed over 50 successful venipunctures using both 21-gauge and butterfly needles.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies necessary for performing phlebotomy duties.
- Provided assistance to the supervisor when needed during their venipuncture procedures.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician 1 Certification - Medical
U.S. Colleges
Riverside, CA08-2024
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient identification
- Patient preparation
- Patient interaction
- Order of draw
- Specimen aliquoting
- Specimen centrifugation
- Proper labeling
- Biohazard disposal
Accomplishments
- associates degree
- phlebotomy internship excellent grading
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician 1
Refrences
- call 949-612-9897 and ask for Brenda as she was my instructor at IHD labs.
- call Daniel Monge 951-205-2543 I have done work for him in the past and he will vouch for my productivity and work ethic
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician Intern
Innovative Health Diagnostics
11.2024 - 12.2024
Phlebotomy Technician 1 Certification - Medical
U.S. Colleges
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