Miriam Valdez
Gonzales ,CA
Summary
Experienced phlebotomist with 5+ years in outpatient care. Fluent in English and Spanish. Experience in efficiently collecting blood specimens from newborn to geriatric patients. Highly organized, proactive and punctual.Seeking experience in a hospital setting to continue my growth in providing excellent patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
Salinas, California
08.2018 - Current
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment regularly.
- Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures.
- Prepared paperwork for laboratory orders, including appropriate coding.
- Verified patient identification prior to collection of specimens using two forms of ID verification.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as bio-hazardous waste or chemicals used in phlebotomy techniques.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper phlebotomy techniques.
- Obtained specimens from adults, children, and infants for laboratory tests.
Internship Student
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Hollister, California
02.2018 - 02.2018
Education
CPT-1
Monterey Peninsula Collage
Marina, CA01-2017
High School Diploma -
Gonzales High School
Gonzales, CA01-2014
Skills
- Quality control
- Safety protocols
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen handling
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Patient flow management
- Data entry
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
08.2018 - Current
Internship Student
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2018
CPT-1
Monterey Peninsula Collage
High School Diploma -
Gonzales High School