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Jackie Pascual

Certified Phlebotomist Technician
San Diego,CA

Summary

Certified Phlebotomy Technician with five years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures using vacutainer tubes, syringes, and butterfly needles within various age groups from infants to geriatrics. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

UCSD Health
La Jolla, CA
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Performed pre-analytical phase of testing by bar coding, centrifuging, separating, logging, culturing and staining of bacteriological specimens
  • Communicated with all technicians and insurance providers to provide seamless experience for patients, leading to 10% reduction in wait time
  • Maintain high standards of laboratory hygiene and practice universal precautions in handling blood and bodily fluids

Lab Assistant

Scripps Health
San Diego, CA
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Increased single-stick success and maintained draw rate of 12 patients per hour by using efficient and painless techniques
  • Prepared variety of specimens and sample types for further cytological examinations including use of various wet mount preparations and gram staining of bacteria
  • Input order entry, pending log, and cancellation of specimens through Epic's computer system

Phlebotomist

UCSD Psychiatry
La Jolla, CA
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assisted with subject recruitment, medical records, and specimen collection
  • Collected blood samples, labeled tubes, and transported in dry ice to processing lab
  • Prepared participant materials and blood collection equipment for at-home appointments

Research Assistant

ProSciento
Chula Vista, CA
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Assisted in conduct of clinical trials in accordance with study protocol
  • Performed clinical assessments, including blood pressure, pulse and temperature; collect DNA, urine, and saliva samples for drug testing
  • Received 3+ special requests to draw blood from returning patients with needle phobias

Phlebotomist

Sharp Health
San Diego, CA
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Performed age specific venipuncture and capillary puncture, and processes specimens for transport
  • Responded to trauma codes in ED and maintained highest standard of care for patients including careful needle placement and safe sanitization for 20+ patients per day
  • Unloads phlebotomy tray and takes to patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by physician

Phlebotomist

San Ysidro Health
San Diego, CA
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Established workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs
  • Maintained compliance with all safety regulations in labeling and storing specimens; resulting in 30% reduction in unusable lab samples
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies with nurses and providers

Education

High School Diploma -

Otay Ranch High School
Chula Vista
04.2010

Skills

  • Patient Identification
  • Venipuncture
  • Glucose Screening
  • Customer Service
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Terminology
  • Heel Sticks
  • Hemoglobin Testing
  • Specimen Processing
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Supply Inventory
  • Clerical Duties

Work Availability

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Quote

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.
Herman Melville

Timeline

Phlebotomist

UCSD Health
11.2020 - 12.2021

Phlebotomist

UCSD Psychiatry
07.2020 - 01.2021

Lab Assistant

Scripps Health
04.2019 - 04.2021

Research Assistant

ProSciento
01.2019 - 03.2019

Phlebotomist

Sharp Health
04.2018 - 01.2019

Phlebotomist

San Ysidro Health
05.2017 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Otay Ranch High School

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