Katherine Cottura
Daly City,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in emergency medicine, patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws, maintaining high standards of hygiene, delivering critical care and stabilizing patients. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Services Specialist II
One Medical Group
08.2023 - Current
- Perform venipunture and specimen collection
- Perform and assist with extended scope duties such as, but not limited to non-blood specimen collection, EKGs/ECGs, vitals, ear lavages, vaccines, PPD tests, and swabs
- Master our technology suite including, but not limited to Slack, G-suite, Zoom, and our Electronic Medical Record System 1Life, in order to interact with team members and complete daily work
- Maintain labaratory inventory and stock
- Train new team members with proper protocols
- Flex to other offices to help with coverage and patient care
EMT-B and CPT-1, Supervisor & Field Training Offic
On-Site Health & Safety
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversee team of 5 EMTs, leading weekly meetings to provide constructive feedback and ensure proper completion of extensive procedural documentation.
- Perform venipunctures, urine drug screenings, COVID testing, and respiratory fit tests while following infection-control and safety procedures.
- Transport properly labelled lab specimens in a timely manner while following official company protocols.
- Respond rapidly to urgent workplace injuries, assess situational safety, and provide high quality first aid,including wound care and pharmaceutical intervention.
- Build trust and collaborate with clients which minimizes miscommunications that lead to frustration.
- Independently onboard and train newly hired technicians within work zone.
- Calibrate and operate medical equipment and machinery. Complete inventory for essential company supplies.
- Work weekly 24-hour on-call shifts, driving approximately 200+ miles per shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CACertified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Bay Area Medical Academy
San Francisco, CA06-2023
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - Emergency Medical Technician
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12-2021
Skills
- Venipuncture, Tube Management/Order of Draw
- Specimen Collection, Labeling & Transport
- Empathy & Cultural Sensitivity
- Laboratory Operations & Safety
- Infection Control
- Data Entry/Documentation
- Team Leadership & Communication
- Critical Thinking
- First Air, CPR & AED
- Obtaining & Monitoring Vital Signs
- HIPAA & OSHA Compliance
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT-1) - The STate of California, Current License: CPT-02343163
- BLS Health Care Provider (BLS) - Heart Saver Institute of America
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) - The State of California (12/21-03/24)
Languages
English
Timeline
Laboratory Services Specialist II
One Medical Group
08.2023 - Current
EMT-B and CPT-1, Supervisor & Field Training Offic
On-Site Health & Safety
03.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
City College of San Francisco
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Bay Area Medical Academy
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - Emergency Medical Technician
City College of San Francisco