Rocio Chavez
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Technologist trained in analytical techniques to support clinical trial testing. Efficiently coordinates materials and equipment to meet laboratory demands. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
San Ysidro Health
04.2023 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Collected blood samples in pediatric patients
Lab Specimen Processor
Millennium Health
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Lab Technician
Quality Health Group
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Tested clinical samples according to protocols and reported results within established turnaround time.
Internship Student
Hospital Infantil De Las Californias
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Biology
Autonomous University Of Baja California
Universidad 14418, UABC, Parque Internacional Indu05.2022
License - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist Training Specialist
22 W 35th St Suite 104a, National City, CA 9195003.2022
High School Diploma -
CBtis 146
Parque Baja California Nte. 751, Playas, Costa Her05.2017
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Quality Control
- Sharps Disposal
- Data Entry
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- On-Site Testing
- Laboratory Procedures
- Specimen Processing
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Performing Chemical Tests
- Elisa, PCR, Blood Cell count, Urinalysis
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
San Ysidro Health
04.2023 - Current
Lab Specimen Processor
Millennium Health
06.2022 - 04.2023
Lab Technician
Quality Health Group
06.2021 - 05.2022
Internship Student
Hospital Infantil De Las Californias
09.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Biology
Autonomous University Of Baja California
License - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist Training Specialist
High School Diploma -
CBtis 146