Edgar Gonzalez
Manitowoc
Summary
Experienced Phlebotomy Technician with 7 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced clinic settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Miami Beach Community Center
02.2019 - 05.2025
- Collect blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Contact physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Validate blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Label transfer tubes and follow exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Pack and ship specimens to central lab daily.
- Perform in house testing (covid, A1C, glucose finger stick, strep and influenza)
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted blood collection procedures efficiently, ensuring high patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and laboratory documentation, enhancing workflow efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline specimen processing, reducing turnaround times and improving patient care quality.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
La Esperanza
High School Diploma - undefined
F.O.C Julio A Mella
CubaSkills
- Highly experienced with hard sticks
- Phlebotomy functions (blood and specimen collection)
- Heel Sticks
- In-house testing
- Quality control
Venipuncture techniques
EHR systems
Timeline
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
05.2025 - 09.2025
Phlebotomy Technician
Miami Beach Community Center
02.2019 - 05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
F.O.C Julio A Mella
No Degree - Phlebotomy
La Esperanza