Manuela Tejeda
Bronx,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Labcorp
New York, NY
07.2017 - Current
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks Number times per day.
Phlebotomist
Avicenna Medical Care
New York, NY
02.2014 - 07.2017
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks Number times per day.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Software and Software to validate patient insurance information.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Medical Assistant Intern
Best Care Ever
The Bronx, NY
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Created and prepared patient charts accurately for clinics and medical professionals.
- Verified confidentiality of patient information and data to alleviate potential data breaches.
- Adhered to strict document deadlines for charting and other paperwork.
- Gathered statistical information on patient admissions, discharges, births, deaths and treatments administered.
- Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
Medical Assistant And Phlebotomist -
ASA College
Brooklyn, NY07.2013
Skills
- Sterilizing Equipment Use
- Vital Signs Collection
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Laboratory Testing
- Taking Vital Sign
- Patient Information Collection
- Phlebotomy Training
- Laboratory Techniques
- Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Specimen Preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Labcorp
07.2017 - Current
Phlebotomist
Avicenna Medical Care
02.2014 - 07.2017
Medical Assistant Intern
Best Care Ever
01.2013 - 07.2013
Medical Assistant And Phlebotomist -
ASA College