Marivi Lopez
Miami,FL
Summary
Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 10 + year background in laboratory, clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills to seek and maintain full-time position as a Phlebotomy Technician offering professional challenges where can apply the knowledge and experienced while being offered an opportunity for professional growth and advancement utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
LabCorp
11.2013 - 06.2023
- Collected over 50 patients blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with 50+ patients daily to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Phlebotomist/ Lab Assistant
Jackson Healthcare South Miami
01.2010 - 10.2012
- Worked in clinical laboratory environment with high volume drawing experience (50+patients) per day, assisting pediatrics, adults and geriatrics patients.
- Performed variety of routine blood drawing procedures and centrifuging.
- Prepared, processed, labeled and stored patient specimens.
- Performed blood cultures, venipuncture, neonatal heel sticks, finger sticks, pregnancy test.
- Used standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, and butterfly needles.
- Used standard procedures for maintenance of positive patient identification.
- Ordered lab supplies and maintained lab clean, organized and stocked.
Registrar/ Medical Records Clerk/ Financial Assessment Interview
Jackson Healthcare South Miami
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Reported abnormal/critical values per protocol
- Prepared patients' medical records for delivery to attorneys and other health departments
- Answered phone calls
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
- Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
- Registered patients using Cerner Medical Registering System Program Interviewed patients and assigned government medical plan based on their financial status Maintained and updated patient records database Pulled and filed charts for patients visits.
Education
Certified Technician - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Florida International Training Institute
Miami, FL2010
Associate of Technology - Web Site Designer
Florida Career College - Miami
Miami, FL2007
Program of Community Education - AutoCAD
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL2006
Skills
- Computer Skills in Windows Operating Systems
- Software Applications - MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook, MS Publisher
- Adobe Web Premium: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash
- Inter-Laboratory Shipment
- Lab Specimen Collection
- Sample Accessioning
- Laboratory Supply Management
- Phlebotomy
- OSHA Compliance
- Lab Equipment Maintenance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Laboratory Techniques
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
LabCorp
11.2013 - 06.2023
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine
01.2013 - 10.2013
Phlebotomist/ Lab Assistant
Jackson Healthcare South Miami
01.2010 - 10.2012
Registrar/ Medical Records Clerk/ Financial Assessment Interview
Jackson Healthcare South Miami
02.2008 - 01.2010
Certified Technician - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Florida International Training Institute
Associate of Technology - Web Site Designer
Florida Career College - Miami
Program of Community Education - AutoCAD
Miami Dade College