Josie Rodriguez
McFarland,CA
Summary
To obtain a full time or part time position as a phlebotomist /Lab assistant, were I can utilize my knowledge of phlebotomy related process and other medical protocols. Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 12 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
02.2021 - Current
- Check in patient it touch system, Perform Routine labs from new born to geriatric patients, Process all specimens obtained during shift, Ship out specimens at the end of shift to LabCorp San Diego testing site.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Lab assistant
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital (Dignity Health)
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Performed perform routine, timed study or STAT blood draws
- (Geriatrics/pediatric), Properly identify patient, collect specimen and properly label and send specimen to be processed in a timely manner, Maintain a clean cart with supplies, Help stock inventory when needed, Help cover the central process area
- For example receive all specimens and directly place them in the correct department.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Provided assistance in training new lab personnel on proper techniques, safety guidelines, and protocol adherence for smooth integration into the team environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to research findings, methodologies, or patient data when required by regulations or ethical standards.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Lab assistant
San Joaquin Community Hospital (Bakersfield)
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Performed routine, timed study or STAT blood draws
- (Geriatrics/pediatric), Properly identify patient, collect specimen and properly label and send specimen to be processed in a timely manner, Perform EKG when needed, Maintain a clean cart with supplies, Help stock inventory when needed.
Phlebotomist
Foundations Laboratory (Delano)
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Perform routine blood draws, Process and store patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures using standard techniques and equipment, Deliver results in a timely manner to DR
- Offices, Clean office before closing time, Maintain office supply inventory.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Education
High school diploma -
Valley High School
Delano, CASkills
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Nine years of phlebotomy experience
- Skilled in maintaining safety for blood collection and handling
- Experienced in venipuncture techniques such as, capillary& Arterial punctures
- Experienced inputting patient information in Copia system
- Knowledgeable in Cerner computer software
- Skilled in verifying patient Insurance such as Blue Cross, Blue shield, Medical etc
- Skilled in properly identifying patient
- Skilled in labeling specimen with correct information Name, Date of birth, draw date and time collected
- Properly perform EKG on patients
- Ability to work under pressure
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Data Entry
- Pediatric phlebotomy
Licenses Certificates
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (state of California)
- American Heart Association CPR
References
- Eva Gutierrez, (559) 909-3129, coworker
- Stacey, McAllister, (661) 910-3600, Friend
- Cat, Ledesma, (559) 341-4617, Lab Supervisor
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician II
Timeline
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
02.2021 - Current
Lab assistant
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital (Dignity Health)
10.2017 - 10.2020
Lab assistant
San Joaquin Community Hospital (Bakersfield)
07.2015 - 10.2017
Phlebotomist
Foundations Laboratory (Delano)
12.2012 - 06.2015
High school diploma -
Valley High School