Tiffany Huertas
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Phlebotomist and Lab Assistant with 12 years of professional experience providing high-quality care performing venipuncture and skin procedures on mobiles and laboratory clinics to patients of all ages to enhance productivity and quality service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Knowledgeable and competent in the EPIC software computer system
- Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and reporting and maintaining records of test results
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of various phlebotomy techniques and labels specimen immediately after completion of the procedure
- Follows all policies for safety precautions including appropriate PPE at all times while handling patient specimen
- Maintained all the Hospital's specimen collections from 9 pm to 6 am
- Perform venipuncture, blood, and UA specimen collection on all age groups
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Proficient in the ability and knowledge of specimen stability and adding on new or missed test including misc test and also test cancellation
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
- Identifies sample integrity issues and brings to the attention of the CLS
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
- Possess exceptional teamwork, communication, computer and customer service skills
- Work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers, and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of service
- Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue by applicable laws, standards, or policies.
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Unique Ultrasound
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Ability to think critically, multi-task, understand Laboratory's role in patient care and able to communicate professionally with laboratory staff, auxiliary departments and providers
- Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts
- Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment
- Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information and to produce reports
- Perform covid screenings to include contact tracing questioners when applicable.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician/ Biometric Screener
LabCorp
06.2014 - 12.2021
- Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct, and supports company mission
- Participates in the continuous quality improvement process
- Collect blood/ specimen samples using appropriate collection procedures
- Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue by applicable laws, standards, or policies
- Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis
- Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for blood collection
- Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into the computer
- Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques
- Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories and hospitals.
Event Lead/specimen Collector
Simply Well
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
- Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations
- Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations
- Plan, develop, maintain, and operate a variety of health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information
- Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history, and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment, into the computer
- Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Jacinto, CA06.2006
Skills
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Laboratory Procedures
- Venipuncture
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care
- Epic Computer/ Patient Software Program (1 year)
- Computer Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, CPT-00067745, 03/01/22, 03/01/24
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician l, 06/01/24, 06/01/26
- BLS/CPR/AED, 06/01/24, 06/01/26
Workauthorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Certified Phlebotomy Technician and Lab Assistant
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
01.2022 - 08.2022
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Unique Ultrasound
04.2017 - 12.2021
Event Lead/specimen Collector
Simply Well
08.2014 - 04.2017
Certified Phlebotomy Technician/ Biometric Screener
LabCorp
06.2014 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, CPT-00067745, 03/01/22, 03/01/24
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician l, 06/01/24, 06/01/26
- BLS/CPR/AED, 06/01/24, 06/01/26
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