EUNICE GARCIA
HOUSTON
Summary
HIGHLY SKILLED, PATIENT FOCUSED PHLEBOTOMIST WITH OVER 24 YRS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD. DEPENDABLE, DETAIL ORIENTED, MOTIVATED MULTITASKED INDIVIDUAL COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SAFETY AND PATIENT CARE. SEEKING A CHALLENGING AND DEMANDING POSITION AS A LEAD PHLEBOTOMIST.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PHLEBOTOMIST II
PATH GROUP
03.2023 - 06.2025
- COLLECTION OF ALL IN-HOUSE BLOOD AND URINE SAMPLES, RAPID TESTS FOR HCG.
- CORDINATE DAILY LABORATORY OPERATIONS.
- MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL SAFETY REGULATIONS IN LABELING AND STORING SPECIMENS.
- HANDLING AND CENTRIFUGATION OF SAMPLES.
- BRACA TESTING, GENETIC TESTING.
- COMPLY WITH AND ASSURING DAILY CHECK LISTS, CENTRIFUGE LOGS AND VISIT SITE LOGS ARE COMPLETED AND ACCURATE.
- FOLLOWED STANDARD OPERATION PROCEDURES (SOPs).
- ORDERING AND STOCKING INVENTORY MAINTNANCE SUPPLIES AS NEEDED.
PHLEBOTOMIST II
AMERICAN PATHOLOGY ASSOC / AVERO DIAGNOSTICS
11.2017 - 03.2023
- RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION OF ALL IN HOUSE BLOOD SAMPLES, PROCESS SPECIMENS FOR CENTRIFUGING, SEPARATING, LABELING, ORGANIZING, ACCESSION AND ALIQUOTING.
- DISTRIBUTE SPECIMENS TO APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT, CLEAN AND STOCK PHLEB WORK AREA.
- ADHERING TO SAFETY AND INFECTION-CONTROL PROCEDURES.
PHLEBOTOMIST II (PART-TIME)
NORTH CYPRESS MEDICAL CENTER
02.2017 - 11.2017
- RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION OF ALL IN HOUSE BLOOD SAMPLES AND TRANSFUSION BANDING.
- 150+ DRAWS DAILY.
- PROCESS SPECIMENS FOR CENTRIFUGING, SEPARATING, LABELING, ORGANIZING, ACCESSION AND ALIQUOTING.
- DISTRIBUTE SPECIMENS TO APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT, CLEAN AND STOCK PHLEB WORK AREAS.
- ADHERING TO SAFETY AND INFECTION-CONTROL PROCEDURES.
- RECEIVE AND CANCEL SPECIMENS.
PHLEBOTOMIST II
BIO REFERENCE LABORATORIES
04.2012 - 01.2017
- PERFORMED PHLEBOTOMY ON NEONATAL, CHILDREN, ADULTS AND GERIATRIC PATIENTS.
- PROCESS SPECIMENS FOR CENTRIFUGING, SEPARATING, LABELING, ORGANIZING, ACCESSION AND ALIQUOTING.
- PROPER HANDLING OF ANTICOAGULATION SPECIMENS.
- RESULT REPORTING/DISTRIBUTION.
- SCAN AND ENTER PATHOLOGY SLIDES IN TO GEO.
- BUILT AND MAINTAINED EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES.
- DATA ENTRY AND PROBLEM RESOLUTION FOR NAME DISCREPANCIES, GAINED AND MAINTAINED FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF SYSTEM COMPUTERS AS REQUIRED BY JOB ASSIGNMENT.
- CLERICAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN EFFICIENT WORK FLOW.
- FLOAT THE HOUSTON METRO AREA AND COVER OTHER PATIENT CARE FACILITIES.
LABORATORY TECH (PART- TIME)
MICHAELE. DEBAKEY MEDICAL CENTER
05.2014 - 10.2015
- RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION OF ALL IN HOUSE BLOOD SAMPLES AND TRANSFUSION BANDING.
- 150+ DRAWS DAILY.
- PROCESS SPECIMENS FOR CENTRIFUGING, SEPARATING, LABELING, ORGANIZING, ACCESSION AND ALIQUOTING.
- DISTRIBUTE SPECIMENS TO APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT, CLEAN AND STOCK PHLEB WORK AREAS.
- ADHERING TO SAFETY AND INFECTION-CONTROL PROCEDURES.
PHLEBOTOMIST II
ON ASSIGNMENT (STAFFING AGENCY)
08.2011 - 02.2012
- PERFORMED PHLEBOTOMY ON NEONATAL, CHILDREN, ADULTS AND GERIATRIC PATIENTS.
- 100+ DRAWS DAILY, CENTRIFUGE, PROCESS SPECIMENS, TRANSFER AND ALIQUOT, LABEL AND ACCESSION SPECIMENS, URINALYSIS.
PHLEBOTOMIST I
LAB CORP
02.2007 - 07.2011
- DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING, TIMED SPECIMENS, PERFORMED PHLEBOTOMY ON NEONATAL, CHILDREN, ADULTS AND GERIATRIC PATIENTS.
- CENTRIFUGE, PROCESS SPECIMENS, TRANSFER AND ALIQUOT, LABEL AND ACCESSION SPECIMENS, URINALYSIS.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT / PHLEBOTOMIST II
CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL GROUP
02.2005 - 11.2006
- PATIENT CARE, VITALS ,INJECTIONS, EKGS, BREATHING TREATMENTS, DOCUMENT MEDICAL HISTORY, PHONE OPERATOR, PREPARE GENERAL REPORTS AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS, REFERRALS, APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING FOR SURGERIES AND OR PROCEDURES, PERFORMED PHLEBOTOMY ON NEONATAL, CHILDREN, ADULTS AND GERIATRIC PATIENTS.
- CENTRIFUGE, PROCESS SPECIMENS, TRANSFER AND ALIQUOT, LABEL AND ACCESSION SPECIMENS, URINALYSIS.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ PHLEBOTOMIST I
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP
11.2003 - 12.2005
- PATIENT CARE, VITALS ,INJECTIONS, EKGS, BREATHING TREATMENTS, DOCUMENT MEDICAL HISTORY, PHONE OPERATOR, PREPARE GENERAL REPORTS AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS, REFERRALS, APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING FOR SURGERIES AND OR PROCEDURES, PERFORMED PHLEBOTOMY ON NEONATAL, CHILDREN, ADULTS AND GERIATRIC PATIENTS.
- CENTRIFUGE, PROCESS SPECIMENS, TRANSFER AND ALIQUOT, LABEL AND ACCESSION SPECIMENS, URINALYSIS.
LEAD PHLEBOTOMIST / LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PRAIRIE LA VIDA MEDICAL GROUP
12.2002 - 10.2003
- URGENT CARE, PREPARE, SET UP AND ASSIST IN MINOR SURGERIES, PACKING OF WOUNDS, ABSCESS DRAINAGE, PACKING BULLET HOLE WOUNDS, NAIL REMOVAL ASSIST, MOLE AND ASCESS REMOVALS, EAR LAVAGES, PATIENT CARE, VITALS, INJECTIONS, EKGS, BREATHING TREATMENTS, DOCUMENT MEDICAL HISTORY, PHONE OPERATOR, PREPARE GENERAL REPORTS AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS, REFERRALS, APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING FOR SURGERIES AND OR PROCEDURES, PERFORMED PHLEBOTOMY ON NEONATAL, CHILDREN, ADULTS AND GERIATRIC PATIENTS.
- CENTRIFUGE, PROCESS SPECIMENS, TRANSFER AND ALIQUOT, LABEL AND ACCESSION SPECIMENS, URINALYSIS, MEDICAL RECORDS.
PHLEBOTOMIST I / MEDICAL ASSISTANT
OPTIMAL HEALTHCARE
10.2000 - 11.2002
- PATIENT CARE, VITALS ,INJECTIONS, EKGS, BREATHING TREATMENTS, DOCUMENT MEDICAL HISTORY, PHONE OPERATOR, PREPARE GENERAL REPORTS AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS, REFERRALS, APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING FOR SURGERIES AND OR PROCEDURES, PERFORMED PHLEBOTOMY ON NEONATAL, CHILDREN,ADULTS AND GERIATRIC PATIENTS.
- CENTRIFUGE, PROCESS SPECIMENS, TRANSFER AND ALIQUOT, LABEL AND ACCESSION SPECIMENS, URINALYSIS.
EXTERNSHIP
LAKEWOOD PRIMARY CARE
06.2000 - 09.2000
Education
Phlebotomy
EDWARD G. CHESTER ADULT CENTER
Compton, CA04.2002
Phlebotomy / Medical Assistant -
UNITED EDUCATION INSTITUTE
Huntington Park06.2000
General Education
COMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
05.1999
Skills
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by utilizing bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish Delivered patient safety through effective application of CPR and first aid techniques Maintained rigorous infection control and confidentiality standards, contributing to ethical medical practices Optimized PBX operations while adhering to OSHA and HIPAA regulations Enhanced documentation efficiency through proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access Improved quality assurance processes and ensured precise calibration of phlebotomy equipment Executed venipuncture collection with a focus on patient comfort and safety
Timeline
PHLEBOTOMIST II
PATH GROUP
03.2023 - 06.2025
PHLEBOTOMIST II
AMERICAN PATHOLOGY ASSOC / AVERO DIAGNOSTICS
11.2017 - 03.2023
PHLEBOTOMIST II (PART-TIME)
NORTH CYPRESS MEDICAL CENTER
02.2017 - 11.2017
LABORATORY TECH (PART- TIME)
MICHAELE. DEBAKEY MEDICAL CENTER
05.2014 - 10.2015
PHLEBOTOMIST II
BIO REFERENCE LABORATORIES
04.2012 - 01.2017
PHLEBOTOMIST II
ON ASSIGNMENT (STAFFING AGENCY)
08.2011 - 02.2012
PHLEBOTOMIST I
LAB CORP
02.2007 - 07.2011
MEDICAL ASSISTANT / PHLEBOTOMIST II
CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL GROUP
02.2005 - 11.2006
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ PHLEBOTOMIST I
HEALTHCARE PARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP
11.2003 - 12.2005
LEAD PHLEBOTOMIST / LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PRAIRIE LA VIDA MEDICAL GROUP
12.2002 - 10.2003
PHLEBOTOMIST I / MEDICAL ASSISTANT
OPTIMAL HEALTHCARE
10.2000 - 11.2002
EXTERNSHIP
LAKEWOOD PRIMARY CARE
06.2000 - 09.2000
Phlebotomy
EDWARD G. CHESTER ADULT CENTER
Phlebotomy / Medical Assistant -
UNITED EDUCATION INSTITUTE
General Education
COMPTON HIGH SCHOOL