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Roberto Figueroa

Phoenix,Arizona

Summary

Diligent, accurate and reliable Bilingual Laboratory Technologist with a reputation for completing high quality, complex diagnostic lab procedures in a timely fashion. Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care. Adept in EPIC software application.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist Technician

HonorHealth
10.2018 - Current
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Spoke with patient 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.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
  • Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.

Phlebotomy Technician

Sonora Quest Laboratories
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Manage: Parris Allison Greene- 602-839-3478
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce their fear or anxiety, and optimize their cooperation.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
  • Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.-602-8393478
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.

Phlebotomy Technician

Banner Staffing Services
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Supervisor: Parris Allison Greene 602-839-3478.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce their fear or anxiety, and optimize their cooperation.
  • Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
  • Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.

Barber

Polo's Scottsdale Barbershop: Polo Sanchez
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Supervisor: Polo Sanchez 602-565-1103
  •  Hair stylist that meets the needs of my clients while providing excellent customer service Punctual and reliable, with strong core values built upon integrity.
  • Styled hair according to customer preferences.
  • Managed business customer service, responding to requests and concerns in a prompt and friendly manner.
  • Utilized clippers and shears to complete all manner of cuts, including specialty choices like bald fades.
  • Cleaned work areas and sanitized equipment.
  • Completed full and partial shaves with clippers and standard, as well as straight razors.

Phlebotomy Technician

VA Medical Center Phoenix
10.2016 - 10.2016
  • Preceptor Jack Hill 623-764-5606 
  • During my Externship I had the privilege of performing over 850 draws on patients of all ages while practicing a variety of techniques to ensure safety and comfort to all individual patients.
  • I also was trained in processing blood and urine samples as well as the polite and respectful way to handle difficult patients.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Barber

Pelos Locos Barbershop Manager: Moi Morales-6024721951
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • Provided clients with utmost respect and provide a top quality experience Cleaned and maintained equipment and facility to ensure a safe environment Supervised and trained new hires.
  • Provided friendly customer service to all my clients while answering their questions.
  • Styled hair according to customer preferences.
  • Managed business customer service, responding to requests and concerns in a prompt and friendly manner.
  • Cleaned work areas and sanitized equipment.
  • Completed full and partial shaves with clippers and standard, as well as straight razors.
  • Utilized clips and shears to complete all manner of cuts, including specialty choices like bald fades.

Education

Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy

East Valley Medical College
Mesa, AZ

GED - General Education

Bisbee High School
Bisbee, AZ

Barbering License - Barbering

Latin Style Barber School
Phoenix, AZ
2013

Skills

  • Time management
  • Infection control
  • Venipuncture
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Detail-oriented
  • CLIA & OSHA compliance
  • Blood specimen storage
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Health education
  • Quality control
  • Phlebotomy knowledge
  • HIPPA compliance
  • Trained in HIPPA compliance
  • Sharp critical thinker
  • Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
  • Patient Identification
  • Computerized Tracking
  • Sanitation and Sterilization

Timeline

Phlebotomist Technician

HonorHealth
10.2018 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

Sonora Quest Laboratories
07.2017 - 03.2018

Phlebotomy Technician

Banner Staffing Services
01.2017 - 07.2017

Phlebotomy Technician

VA Medical Center Phoenix
10.2016 - 10.2016

Barber

Polo's Scottsdale Barbershop: Polo Sanchez
02.2016 - 02.2017

Barber

Pelos Locos Barbershop Manager: Moi Morales-6024721951
10.2015 - 02.2016

Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy

East Valley Medical College

GED - General Education

Bisbee High School

Barbering License - Barbering

Latin Style Barber School

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