Clinical Laboratory Assistant with many years of experience providing phlebotomy services. Talented at collecting samples using venipuncture and other collection procedures. Preparing solutions, label tubes, and specimen containers.
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JULIANA ZARATE
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital PlanoPlano, Texas
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
02.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Process: receiving, sorting, labelling and preparing specimens; resolving issues such as mislabelled or missing samples,
- performing reception duties, data entry, dealing with telephone enquiries
- Assisted with training new employees on laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Followed safety guidelines while cleaning the Frozen room to ensure proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Assisted laboratory personnel with specimen collection and processing.
- Follows laboratory procedures for handling, and processing in a manner which is appropriate and follows safety guidelines
- Follows laboratory procedures for handling unacceptable specimens
- Follows established laboratory test procedures
- Performs procedures in other areas of the Laboratory as required by hospital entity
DOCTOR HOSPITAL REINASSANCE LABORATORYEdinburg, Tx
Phlebotomist
12.2017 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Obtains venous, arterial, and capillary blood samples from identified patients, labels and returns sample (s) to the laboratory in a timely manner
- Draws the correct amount and in the correct tubes/preserves specimens as needed to minimize redraws Draws and delivers blood to the lab in a timely manner Follows through on collections that have been re-scheduled Responds to patient codes as necessary
- Performs other laboratory related duties as assigned
- Technique Selects appropriate type of needle based on patient’s physical needs and/or age Selects appropriate site
- Centrifuge blood samples Enter orders into ren-labs / Copia (enter pt
- Information: name, last name dob., address, insurance, test order, diagnosis and print labels) Order supplies Drive to doctor’s office to assist them with training
- Called doctors’ offices to verify orders.
Mission Regional Medical Center
Night shift Phlebotomist
10.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Routine at the hospital
- Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs
- Morning rounds for ICU, MICU and STAT
- Respond to codes: stat, rapid response, code blue Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needle sticks
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
Baylor Scott & WhiteDallas, TX
Comprehensive Headache Center
04.2016 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Demonstrates proficiency in taking vital signs as well as assisting with diagnostic procedures
- Professionally greet and gather patients' medical history in a timely manner
- Vitals: blood pressure, pulse and respiratory
- Record vitals and medications
- Have MRI reports ready for doctors as well dictations and blood work reports
- Assist doctors with Nerve block, SPG nerve block and Botox
- Send out medical records
- Infusion: Obtain Vitals: blood pressure, pulse and respiratory
- (EKG and Pregnancy test) Order supplies for back office if needed
- Check out patients for appointments: follow up, bio feed, and infusion
- Answering phone calls from patients, pharmacies and doctor’s office
- Fax order forms: Radiology, prescription refills, and pharmacy mail orders
- Complimented by office manager for the ability to maintain patients' privacy when processing medical records, authorizations, referrals and booking radiology studies
- Handle all prescription calls for the doctor and physician assistant Ensures a clean environment for patients prior to exams and procedure Provide patient with stroke information, during hospitalizations and medical appointments Communicated with physicians, RN's, physical therapists to resolve patient medical issues and continue coordination of care.
Nova Medical CenterPLANO, TX
Medical Assistant/ Team Lead
01.2016 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Assisted the nurse with pharmacy e-scripts and callbacks for clarification on scripts daily with follow up phone calls to the patients to confirm prescriptions were taken care of
- Medical Assistant/ Team Lead ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Assist the Manager in organizing and planning Manages, performs and/or assists with patient processing, scheduling Medical and Physical Therapy Services, check in/out, and case management
- Monitors all ordering of supplies, inventory control and verification of shipments in accordance with Company standard operating procedures
- CLINICAL/MEDICAL DUTIES Roomed patients, took vitals, gave injections, EKG and performed blood draws daily
- Collect urine for drug test, breath alcohol tester
- Blood Testing: CMP, CBC, Lipid Panel Urine Drug test: DOT, Non-Dot, Rapid Urine Drug test, e-Cup Physical: DOT, Dot Re-Cert, Basic Physical Performance Evaluation- PPE Audiogram Injections: TB Skin, Hepatitis, Tetanus Vision Testing: Wall Color, Color Testing: UA's, HCG, strep, vision screening, DOT, EKG's, and Spirometry
- Surgical tray setup and assisted physicians with surgical procedures
- Prepared patients for exams and X-Rays.
Texoma Gastroenterology ConsultantsFRISCO, TX
Medical Assistant
06.2010 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records
- Explain treatment procedures such as: colonoscopy, endoscopy, have patients sign consent forms answer patient questions
- Explain diets and physicians' instructions to patients
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments and take messages for providers
- Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative duties
- Assured comfort and timely attention to all patients
Webb Royal Medical GroupFRISCO, TX
Medical Assistant
02.2010 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Rotated working front desk duties to include: using electronic medical records to make appointments, answering multiple phone lines, patient registration, discharge, referral, billing, faxing, copying and scanning documents Assist clients with insurance verify, collecting past balance and collecting co-pays or deductibles
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories
- Various duties, like taking vitals, performing EKG's, complete tray set ups of implements for different specialties, joint, knee, back injection
- Blood Phlebotomy, urinalysis, dip sticks, strep tests, nebulizer treatments, hearing and vision tests, wound care, minor procedures such as: mole, circumcision, stitches and cysts
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease
- Communicated with local pharmacies to fill patient prescriptions
- Performed hospital admissions
- Administrate IV Fluids with Vitamin B-12
- Perform Physicals: UA's, EKG, spirometry, Bone density, pap smears, drawing blood: CMP, CBC, TSH, PSA, HIV Testing, A1C, hemoglobin, lipid panel (was done in office), H
- Pylori and PT/INR as well
- Assist doctors with pelvic and WWE.
Family ClinicDallas, TX
Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist
06.2007 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Checked in 25-30 patients daily while verifying insurance information using the Medisoft EMR
- Maintained patient's medical information using the Electronic Health Record
- Ensure that all related patients appointments are provided in a timely manner and coordinated to patient convenience
- Efficient handling of client's administrative duties (answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining client’s personal medical records, and bookkeeping) Obtained patient history
- Documented exam in EMR
- Answered incoming calls from patients answering questions and providing lab and pathology results
- Trained new employees Ordered and maintained medical supply inventory for the office
- Set up patient paper charts, entering into a paper file or an electronic file patient information and chief complaint, collected urine samples, HGB, vital signs, administering vision and hearing tests, stocked exam rooms with all supplies and monitored and maintained medical equipment in each exam room
- Proficient in administering injections, (I.M)., and drawing blood
- Set up patient in an exam room and provided them with proper gown and draping for the Doctor or PA
- Assisted the Doctor or PA with procedures
- Prepared and administrate injections, immunizations and medication as directed by physician
- Performed EKGs for the Physician Assistant and doctors
- Review lab with patients
- Performed ear lavage, urine culture, pregnancy test and spirometry
- Prepared patient for minor surgical procedures
- Assist with minor procedures such as: mole, circumcision, stitches and cysts.
Education
National Center For Competency Testing McAllen, TX
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician
09-2019
University Overview
09/2019 - Present
Platt Health CollegeDallas, TX
Medical Assistant
05-2006
University Overview
Performance MastersDallas, TX
Received Radiologic Technician Certificate
12-2005
University Overview
Valley Grande AcademyWeslaco, TX
Received High School Diploma
05-2004
University Overview
Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Capillary Blood Collection
- Venipuncture/ Phlebotomy
- Drug Screening
- Sample Preparation
- Organizational abilities
- Specimen Processing
- Quality Control Procedures
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Finger sticks
- Lab Equipment Operation
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
02.2023 - 04.2024
Night shift Phlebotomist
Mission Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2020
Phlebotomist
DOCTOR HOSPITAL REINASSANCE LABORATORY
12.2017 - 02.2022
Comprehensive Headache Center
Baylor Scott & White
04.2016 - 11.2016
Medical Assistant/ Team Lead
Nova Medical Center
01.2016 - 04.2016
Medical Assistant
Texoma Gastroenterology Consultants
06.2010 - 07.2013
Medical Assistant
Webb Royal Medical Group
02.2010 - 04.2012
Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist
Family Clinic
06.2007 - 09.2009
National Center For Competency Testing
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Platt Health College
Medical Assistant
Performance Masters
Received Radiologic Technician Certificate
Valley Grande Academy
Received High School Diploma
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