Diley Catala
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician 14 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Team Lead
Julio A Mella Hospital
02.2012 - 03.2022
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Phlebotomy Specialist
CDI Romulo Gallegos
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
Phlebotomy Technician
Pediatric Hospital Of Camaguey
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Phlebotomist Technician
Antonio J Miranda
Cuba 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Noel Fernandez
Cuba08.2005
Skills
- HIPAA regulations knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Lab safety compliance
- Stress management
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Blood draw accuracy
- Multitasking capabilities
- Specimen collection proficiency
- Phlebotomy procedure knowledge
- Medical terminology understanding
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Phlebotomy Specialist
CDI Romulo Gallegos
02.2017 - 03.2019
Phlebotomy Team Lead
Julio A Mella Hospital
02.2012 - 03.2022
Phlebotomy Technician
Pediatric Hospital Of Camaguey
01.2009 - 01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Phlebotomist Technician
Antonio J Miranda
High School Diploma -
Noel Fernandez
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
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