Jazzmin Jimenez
Breaux Bridge,LA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented phlebotomist with experience in high-volume donation settings. Skilled in venipuncture, donor care, and maintaining a calm, supportive environment for diverse populations. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong ability to build rapport, and ensure donor comfort and safety throughout the plasma collection process. Dedicated to upholding strict safety protocols and delivering excellent patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Plasma Center Technician
Grifols
Lafayette , LA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Track record in painless venipuncture, quick to build rapport with patients, and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
- Familiar with inspecting and testing equipment, and performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting, referring to the technical team when necessary.
- Highly familiar with aliquoting procedures and medical terminology.
- Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using a compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Collected and processed plasma samples following safety protocols and regulations.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and functionality to ensure operational efficiency.
- Educated donors about the donation process and addressed their concerns effectively.
Senior Plasma Center Technician
Takeda
Lafayette, LA
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and the work area.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained a fully stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, and OSHA standards.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information, like the time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Identified the best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Assessed plasma collection machines for proper functionality.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs.
- Educated donors on the donation process and potential side effects.
- Collected information on patient current height, weight and BP.
- Performed finger sticks and used equipment to test blood for iron and protein levels.
- Assisted in collecting patient data, including vital signs and personal information.
Education
Associate Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Breaux Bridge Senior High School
Breaux Bridge06.2021
Skills
- Bilingual
- Painless venipuncture
- Quality control and assurance
- Data entry
- SPE draw/collection
- Extremely quick learner
- Adaptive to fast-paced environments
- Patient care and support
- Donor screening and preparation
- Strong work ethic
- Sanitation and sterilization practices
- Stress management
- Decision making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Aurora plasmapheresis knowledge
- Setup and teardown procedures
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Effective communication
- Donor monitoring
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
Languages
Spanish, Bilingual/Native language
Timeline
Senior Plasma Center Technician
Takeda
11.2023 - 12.2024
Plasma Center Technician
Grifols
06.2023 - 09.2023
Associate Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Baton Rouge Community College
High School Diploma -
Breaux Bridge Senior High School