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IWAN MAKARA

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 20 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

ER Unit Clerk

Memorial Hospital of Gardena
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service while responsibly managing sensitive patient data in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Expedited communication between healthcare professionals, resulting in better coordination of care for patients.
  • Facilitated timely transfer of patients within the facility by coordinating bed assignments and communicating with appropriate departments.
  • Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.

EMT/ Urgent Care Tech

Pacific Alliance Medical Center
01.2016 - 08.2018
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
  • Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.

EMT /ER Technician

St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
04.2011 - 07.2016
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
  • Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
  • Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and Phlebotomy to perform various medical procedures.
  • Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.

Phlebotomist

Octapharma Plasma Center
01.2010 - 03.2011

Perform venipunctures

Operate automated plasmapheresis machines

Conducted pre-donation screening

Attentive to donor needs

Ensured donor confidentiality

Education

Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy

Brea Vocational
Brea, CA
02-1992

EMT Certificate - Emergency Ambulance

Glendale Regional Occupational Program
Glendale
09-1988

GED -

Glendale High School
Glendale, CA
06-1987

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient Care
  • Specimen handling
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient preparation

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Elementary

Timeline

ER Unit Clerk

Memorial Hospital of Gardena
09.2018 - 02.2022

EMT/ Urgent Care Tech

Pacific Alliance Medical Center
01.2016 - 08.2018

EMT /ER Technician

St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
04.2011 - 07.2016

Phlebotomist

Octapharma Plasma Center
01.2010 - 03.2011

Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy

Brea Vocational

EMT Certificate - Emergency Ambulance

Glendale Regional Occupational Program

GED -

Glendale High School
IWAN MAKARA