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Karen S Malik Sanchez

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Accomplished Phlebotomy Technician with extensive experience in specimen handling and quality assurance, demonstrated during tenures at leading institutions. Expert in HIPAA compliance and adept at patient care, ensuring efficiency and safety in blood collection. Proven leadership in maintaining lab standards, with a strong foundation in medical terminology and software like Cerner and Epic.

Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist Tech I

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
03.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist Tech II

UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
06.2023 - 02.2024

Phlebotomy Technician I

Adventist Health White Memorial
06.2021 - 08.2023

Phlebotomy Tech I

Physician Immuno-diagnostic Laboratory
03.2019 - 06.2021

Education

Phlebotomy License -

Allied Professional Institute
Long Beach, CA

High School Diploma -

Maywood Academy Hight School
Maywood, CA

Bachelor of Science -

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Quality Assurance & Controls
  • Specimen handling
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Work well with minimal or no supervision
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Keep lab up to inspection standards including CAP and OSHA
  • Blood collection and Handling Safety
  • Blood culture collection
  • Syringe method
  • Emergency response training
  • Organizational skills and Time Efficient
  • Data entry
  • Infection control
  • Paperwork processing
  • Staff management
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient care and verbal communication during Venipuncture and/or capillary puncture
  • Relevant software Cerner and Epic

Professional Experience

ER experience                              Inpatient/ OutPatient

lead                                        Venipuncture & Capillary Puncture

ICU                                                      Hospital Codes

NICU                                               Newborn Screenings

Pediatrics                                             Trauma


Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)- cpt-02184580 exp. May 2025
  • BLS/CPR 235413394955 exp. Feb 2025

Timeline

Phlebotomist Tech I

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
03.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist Tech II

UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
06.2023 - 02.2024

Phlebotomy Technician I

Adventist Health White Memorial
06.2021 - 08.2023

Phlebotomy Tech I

Physician Immuno-diagnostic Laboratory
03.2019 - 06.2021

Phlebotomy License -

Allied Professional Institute

High School Diploma -

Maywood Academy Hight School

Bachelor of Science -

California State University, Long Beach
Karen S Malik Sanchez