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Lizbet Gaytan

34922 27th Ave S,WA

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Lab Technician with extensive experience at the University of Washington Medical Center, excelling in quality control and specimen collection. Proven ability to enhance lab efficiency through process improvements and strong teamwork. Skilled in phlebotomy and laboratory equipment maintenance, ensuring accurate results and compliance with safety standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Lab Technician 2

University of Washington Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Conducted laboratory tests and analyses on biological samples to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
  • Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability in testing procedures.
  • Implemented quality control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing turnaround time for test results without
  • compromising quality.
  • Oversaw daily lab operations, managing inventory of supplies to ensure seamless testing processes and resource availability.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and proper waste disposal procedures.
  • Assisted in training new lab technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Promoted a collaborative work atmosphere by actively participating in team meetings, sharing insights, and providing constructive feedback on process improvements.
  • • x-ray experience and license as an x-ray tech

Lab Assistant Technical

Virginia Mason
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.
  • Assisted in preparing samples for analysis, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
  • Documented experimental data meticulously to support research findings and lab reports.

Preformed Phlebotomy on all Ages - newborn to elderly

· Responsible for Quality Control on all analyzers and API quarterly

· Processor: processing, spinning and preparing specimens for testing and or transferring to our downtown location and outside labs for testing

· Responsible for using Analyzers: Piccolo; Cepheid; Clinitek; DCA Vantage (A1c; Rapid Strep; Mono; D-Dimer; BNP; Affirm; Rapid Strep

· Preformed EKG’S on all ages

Lab Assistant

University of Washington Medical Center
02.2019 - 08.2020

• Responsible for covering 5 outpatient

• Draw blood on all ages

• Process specimens to be sent to processing lab

Patient Service Technician Specialist

Lab Corp
02.2018 - 02.2019

• Collected and labeled blood specimens, including special handling procedures for the completion of laboratory test

• Entered current and accurate data into database

• Opening and closing the lab

Lab Assistant

Evergreen Health
08.2016 - 02.2018

• Blood collection on all ages

• labeling blood specimens, including special handling procedures for the completion of laboratory test

• Entered current and accurate data into database

• Opening and closing the lab

Education

Phlebotomy Course At North Seattle College

Wenatchee High School
Wenatchee, WA
09-2015

Skills

  • Lab safety protocols
  • Gram staining
  • Blood bank operations
  • Specimen collection
  • Quality control procedures
  • Phlebotomy expertise
  • Laboratory equipment maintenance
  • Sample preparation
  • fluent in Spanish
  • Specimen handling
  • Lab equipment operation
  • Laboratory safety
  • Instrument maintenance
  • Urinalysis testing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Good laboratory practices (GLP)
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Phlebotomy
  • Quality control
  • Results analysis

Timeline

Clinical Lab Technician 2

University of Washington Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2025

Lab Assistant Technical

Virginia Mason
09.2020 - 01.2022

Lab Assistant

University of Washington Medical Center
02.2019 - 08.2020

Patient Service Technician Specialist

Lab Corp
02.2018 - 02.2019

Lab Assistant

Evergreen Health
08.2016 - 02.2018

Phlebotomy Course At North Seattle College

Wenatchee High School
Lizbet Gaytan