Helen Vargas
Stafford
Summary
Accomplished and energetic ongoing college student with an associate degree of science in biology and certified phlebotomy technician, soon to be a certified professional coder with a solid history of achievement in customer service and cashiering including writing, money counting and handling, counting inventory and merchandising. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include drawing and handling of blood, collecting urine specimens, sample centrifuging and processing by properly performing all phlebotomy related procedures. In charge of training trainees in phlebotomy to follow hospital protocol and regulations when drawing blood specimens.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tissue Procurement Specialist (Laboratory Technician)
The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center- Genitourinary Medical Oncology
01.2023 - Current
- Draws blood and collects urine specimens for Research Protocols
- Centrifuges and processes blood and urine samples per protocol SOP instructions
- Pipettes serum, plasma, and cells into cryovials for banking or same day shipments for sponsors using media and dry ice
- Makes blood slides for specific protocols
- Performs EKGs for protocols that require them prior to research blood collections
- Enters all specimen data into Prometheus for quality assurance of specimen existence, volume, quantity, location and shipment tracking details
- Uses Epic for patient diagnostic specimen collection
- Orders Kits from sponsors for research protocol purposes
- Knowledge in building into Prometheus for consented protocols for specimen collection and data entry
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomist)
The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Draws blood for standard and research blood tests from pediatric and geriatric patients, via cvc, port, PICC line, hands and antecubital site veins
- Collect Urine Specimens
- Performs blood collections for PK studies while patient receives busulfan chemotherapy infusions
- Performs all phlebotomy procedures on every age range (from pediatric to geriatric patients)
- Verify patient identification and proper labeling of specimens while maintaining excellent bedside manner
- Stores and Restocks supplies for blood drawing into proper environment
Cashier/Sales-floor Brand Representative
Hollister Co.
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- Monitor sales floors for great customer service and to prevent shrinkage
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
Cashier
H-E-B Grocery
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2028
Apprenticeship Program - Clinical Coding Associate
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX01-2026
Certificate - Comprehensive Coding Systems- Course Certificate
Houston Community College
Houston, TX02-2024
Associate of Science degree - Biology- Health Science
Houston Community College - Stafford Campus
Stafford, TX05.2022
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Houston Community College
Houston, TX10-2018
High School Diploma -
Stafford High School
Stafford, TX06.2014
Skills
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician and Basic Life Support CPR Certified
- Skilled in performing venipunctures from primary veins of the arm, including hand veins
- Collects urine specimens, performs collection of blood from CVCs and ports, performs ABGs
- Performs all phlebotomy procedures on every age range (from pediatric to geriatric patients)
- Great team and individual worker as well as an Active Listener
- Great written and verbal communication skills, expressive college level writing (Bilingual Speaker) with reading Comprehension in English and Spanish
- Dedicated to accomplishing duties and in the best appropriate manner by following company protocol and regulations
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician- October2018-2019
- Completed Clinical rotation at The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
- (CPT) Extern Phlebotomist at The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
- ACA Certified CPT.
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the2024 DoCM Citation for Excellence in Clinical Laboratory Services at The University of Texas at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- Recognized as the8th edition GU Star of2024 in the Genitourinary Medical Oncology department.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tissue Procurement Specialist (Laboratory Technician)
The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center- Genitourinary Medical Oncology
01.2023 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomist)
The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
07.2019 - 01.2023
Cashier
H-E-B Grocery
10.2015 - 11.2017
Cashier/Sales-floor Brand Representative
Hollister Co.
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician- October2018-2019
- Completed Clinical rotation at The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
- (CPT) Extern Phlebotomist at The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
- ACA Certified CPT.
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
Apprenticeship Program - Clinical Coding Associate
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Certificate - Comprehensive Coding Systems- Course Certificate
Houston Community College
Associate of Science degree - Biology- Health Science
Houston Community College - Stafford Campus
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Stafford High School
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