Kevin Morga
Yucaipa,United States
Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering one year of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Lab Assistant
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Collected information on patient current height, weight and BP.
- Established new donor files and added detailed information.
- Performed finger sticks and used equipment to test blood for iron and protein levels.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Assisted employees in scheduling computer and phone updates.
- Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
- Performed routine laboratory tests, including blood cell counts, urinalysis and microbiology specimens.
- Provided assistance to the lead technicians in various tasks such as sample preparation and analysis.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and instruments by cleaning, calibrating and troubleshooting as needed.
- Processed patient samples for testing following established protocols.
Phlebotomy Technician
LabCorp
Palm Springs, CA
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Used multiple electronic medical software to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
Indio, CA
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
Education
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Riverside, CA11.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CACPR/BLS
American Heart Association
Riverside, CASkills
- Medical records maintenance
- Tracking specimens
- Donor screening
- Data entry
- People skills
- Organization
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
LabCorp
12.2022 - 09.2023
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
11.2020 - 12.2022
Clinical Lab Assistant
Riverside University Health System
09.2020 - Current
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology
Crafton Hills College
CPR/BLS
American Heart Association
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