Jose Ortiz
AUBREY,TX
Summary
Dedicated Specimen Technician II at Quest Diagnostics with expertise in specimen processing and a strong commitment to ethics and compliance. Proven ability to train and mentor team members while ensuring high-quality care. Skilled in laboratory safety and effective workload prioritization, enhancing operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Specimen Technician II
Quest Diagnostics
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained patient confidentiality by strictly following HIPAA guidelines when dealing with sensitive information.
- Data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting
- Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities
- Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing
- Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
- Understands the relationship between tests ordered and specimen received
Patient Transporter
Midstate Midical Center
08.2008 - 06.2023
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
Education
Plumbing
Alfred E. Smith
The Bronx, NY06-1990
Skills
- Ethics and compliance
- Workload prioritization
- Training and mentoring
- Laboratory safety
- Specimen handling
- Specimen processing
- Teamwork
Timeline
Specimen Technician II
Quest Diagnostics
06.2023 - Current
Patient Transporter
Midstate Midical Center
08.2008 - 06.2023
Plumbing
Alfred E. Smith
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