jerry Ortiz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated lab processor skilled in multitasking and maintaining high safety standards. Experience includes training junior technicians and ensuring operational readiness of laboratory equipment. Committed to enhancing team productivity and compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Processor / Medical Screener
Octapharma Plasma
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Processed plasma samples following strict safety and quality protocols.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on lab procedures and safety measures.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Create sampling manifest in nexlynk for proper sample documentation.
- Scheduled Instrument performance verification daily.
- Centrifuge serum samples after appropriate time, Re-spin sample if results are unsatisfactory.
- Conducted basic screening procedures to verify compliance with donation criteria.
- Opened and updated files with current donor information.
- Maintained clean, neat and properly sterilized work area.
- Utilized finger sticks and screening equipment to check hematocrit and protein levels.
- Obtained patient vitals such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics or information such as test results into medical records.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing medical screenings.
Stocker
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
San Antonio, TX
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assisted in conducting accurate physical inventory counts, resulting in improved stock management.
Education
No Degree - Operating Systems / Networking
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXNo Degree - EMT AED BLS
RC Health Services
San Antonio, TX01-2026
GED -
San Antonio Youth
San Antonio, TX02-2004
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimen handling
- Chemical handling
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Sample processing
- Lab equipment operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Sample preparation
- Instrument Calibration
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Lab Processor / Medical Screener
Octapharma Plasma
09.2022 - Current
Stocker
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
05.2019 - 01.2020
No Degree - Operating Systems / Networking
San Antonio College
No Degree - EMT AED BLS
RC Health Services
GED -
San Antonio Youth