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EMILIO GOMEZ JR.

HARLINGEN,TX

Summary

Adept at leading laboratory operations, I enhanced efficiency and quality at Valley AIDS Council by streamlining workflows and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in venipuncture and maintaining HIPAA compliance, I excel in patient care and specimen handling, ensuring high standards of accuracy and safety. My leadership also led to significant cost savings and improved staff training programs.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LABORATORY TECHNCIAN AND PHLEBOTOMIST

Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2004 - 06.2017
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.

Laboratory Manager

Valley AIDS Council
01.1987 - 06.2004
  • Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes, resulting in consistent quality of work.
  • Enhanced laboratory safety by conducting regular inspections and updating safety training materials as needed.
  • Kept equipment maintained, facility clean, and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
  • Established relationships with external vendors to negotiate better pricing on lab supplies without compromising quality or availability.
  • Coordinated staff training programs to keep abreast of advances in scientific knowledge relevant to the field.
  • Maintained an organized inventory system for lab supplies, reducing waste and saving on procurement costs.
  • Coordinated cross-functional projects with other departments, leading to increased collaboration and shared resources among teams.
  • Successfully completed multiple projects within tight deadlines, showcasing strong project management skills in the laboratory setting.
  • Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication among team members and addressing any conflicts promptly.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Education

High School Diploma -

ICS Newport High School
Newport, PA
06-1974

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient Care
  • Specimen handling
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Communication abilities
  • Patient support
  • Blood culture collection
  • Capillary puncture
  • Data Entry
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Infection Control
  • Quality Control
  • Pediatric phlebotomy
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Recording data
  • Patient preparation
  • Syringe method
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Geriatric phlebotomy
  • Skin puncture
  • Medical Records Management
  • Hemoglobin Testing
  • Medical office administration
  • Medical Records Maintenance
  • Staff Management
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Blood collection
  • IM, SubQ, intradermal injection administration
  • IV prep/admin

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Texas Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

LABORATORY TECHNCIAN AND PHLEBOTOMIST

Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2004 - 06.2017

Laboratory Manager

Valley AIDS Council
01.1987 - 06.2004

High School Diploma -

ICS Newport High School

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