Rex Raymond Samonte
Orting,WA
Summary
Focused Phlebotomist offering 12 years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture on newborn to geriatric patients. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients with excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients' anxiety. Committed to maintaining highest standards of safety and quality control. Working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Seattle Childrens Hopsital
4800 Sand Point Way Ne, WA
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Laboratory Technician/Lead Phlebotomist
Medical City Of Frisco
5500 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco ,Texas
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Steered process development experiments in lab and supported scale up processes.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Clinical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
5252 West University Dr Highway 380 At Lake Forest, McKinney, Dallas Texas
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational and financial questions.
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support and compassion.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Equipped patients with assistance required for basic care.
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
- Restocked supplies in front office and in patient exam rooms to stay in line with expected patient levels.
Microbiology Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
The Polyclinic Madison
904 7th Ave , Seattle,WA
05.2013 - 06.2018
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Laboratory Technician
Swedish Medical Center
21601 76th Ave W Edmonds, WA
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
Phlebotomy Technician/Lead Technician
Saint Joseph Health System
2501 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Developed and implemented training processes to achieve high quality of care for patients.
- Supervised employees at multiple sites and reporting locations to maintain consistent practices across company.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Notified management of compliance and workplace safety issues from department and recommended simple solutions.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Performed tasks as member of line staff to reduce wait time.
- Monitored customer service and supported staff in resolving patient concerns to maximize workflows.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Sales Associate
Nissan Motor Corporation
205 N Citrus St, West Covina, CA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Mateo High School
GSIS Rd, 1, San Mateo, 1850 Metro Manila, Philippi01.1997
Certified Nursing - Nursing Assistance
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA01.2004
Associate of Science - Bachelor of Science
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, 2005
Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy
Regan Career Institute
El Monte, CA01.2010
Skills
- Data Entry
- Blood Alcohol Testing
- Decision Making
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- MEDITECH Laboratory and Microbiology
- Finger Stick Method
- Blood Culturing
- Problem Solving
- Information Gathering
- Patient Relations
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Values Of Actions award in 2011 St Joseph heritage Healthcare
- Excellence Award St Joseph heritage Healthcare 2012
- Excellence Award Customer Service Gold level , 2009 Nissan
- Employee Of the year 2008 Nissan
- Medical City STAR award, Medical city frisco 2019
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
Seattle Childrens Hopsital
03.2019 - 11.2021
Laboratory Technician/Lead Phlebotomist
Medical City Of Frisco
11.2018 - 03.2020
Clinical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
11.2018 - 03.2020
Laboratory Technician
Swedish Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2018
Microbiology Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
The Polyclinic Madison
05.2013 - 06.2018
Phlebotomy Technician/Lead Technician
Saint Joseph Health System
08.2010 - 09.2013
Sales Associate
Nissan Motor Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
San Mateo High School
Certified Nursing - Nursing Assistance
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
Associate of Science - Bachelor of Science
Mt. San Antonio College
Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy
Regan Career Institute