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Liz Rodarte Moreno

Tucson,AZ

Summary

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.

Experienced with venipuncture techniques and patient interaction in clinical settings. Utilizes meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen collection. Track record of maintaining patient comfort and fostering calm environment during procedures.

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 18 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Sonora Quest Laboratories
07.2007 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.

Correctional Officer

Arizona Department of Corrections
09.2003 - 03.2006
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.

Switchboard Operator

El Rio Health Center
02.2000 - 09.2003
  • Connected callers with appropriate professional, department, or business.
  • Streamlined administrative tasks such as message-taking and appointment scheduling for increased productivity across multiple departments.
  • Managed high volume of calls during peak hours, maintaining composure under pressure while efficiently handling each caller''s needs.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through active listening skills and empathetic problem-solving approaches with callers'' concerns or complaints.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering a collaborative environment and assisting colleagues when needed.
  • Announced important information and emergency notifications over PA system.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.

Education

Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy

Pima Medical Institute
06-2007

High School Diploma -

ACE Charter School
Tucson, AZ
05-2000

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Patient confidentiality
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient support
  • Quality assurance
  • Medical office administration

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Sonora Quest Laboratories
07.2007 - Current

Correctional Officer

Arizona Department of Corrections
09.2003 - 03.2006

Switchboard Operator

El Rio Health Center
02.2000 - 09.2003

Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy

Pima Medical Institute

High School Diploma -

ACE Charter School