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LESLIE HURTADO

Van Nuys,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys , CA
11.2023 - Current
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
  • Performed a variety of stat, routine, and timed blood draws from patients using standard equipment, including straights, butterflies, and lancets.
  • Assisted laboratory specialist by processing and preparing specimens with proper labeling to ensure readiness for the clinical laboratory team.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.

Lab Assistant

Sherman Oaks Hospital
Sherman Oaks, CA
11.2022 - Current
  • Specimen processing, performing gram stains, receiving specimens.
  • Microbiology, plating, MRSA, urine cultures, wound cultures, sputum, and stool.
  • Managed working, ER, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and improve specimen collection processes.

Lab Assistant

Infiniti health
Van Nuys, CA
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Performed data entry into electronic medical records systems.
  • Collaborated with medical staff members on strategies for managing cases of suspected or confirmed coronavirus infections.
  • Ensured proper handling and disposal of potentially contaminated materials in accordance with health regulations.
  • Collected swab samples from patients for laboratory analysis of COVID-19 status.
  • Performed COVID-19 testing on individuals who met the criteria for testing according to CDC guidelines.
  • Utilized personal protective equipment (PPE) properly to minimize risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Skills

  • Proficient in Meditech software
  • Bilingual: Spanish and English
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Excellent lab practices
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Specimen handling protocols
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Venipuncture
  • Data Entry
  • Blood collection
  • Communication abilities

Certification

  • CPT
  • BLS

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
11.2023 - Current

Lab Assistant

Sherman Oaks Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Lab Assistant

Infiniti health
09.2021 - 06.2022

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