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Sandra Gonzalez

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Reliable and highly accurate Phlebotomist focused on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines. Works well under pressure. Reliable and highly accurate Phlebotomist focused on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines. Works well under pressure.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist Technician

Quest
Staten Island, NY
05.2022 - Current
  • Collected 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.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
Staten Island, NY
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

Associate Cashier

TJX Companies
Staten Island, NY
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Answered customer questions and helped find specific items.
  • Reviewed new promotions and monitored price changes.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Created price tags and merchandise signs.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Managed staffing levels to provide optimal support for cash register operations.
  • Reconciled daily totals to maintain balanced and compliant ledgers.

Phlebotomist Technician ( 120. Hours of clinical experience)

Staten Island University HOSPITAL ( SIUH)
Staten Island NY
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Conducted venipuncture procedures.
  • Prepped  patients in a sterile fashion.
  • Collected all pertinent data.
  •  proper procedures and policies.

Education

Technician - Phlebotomist

CUNY COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
2017

None - Anatomy & Physiology

EASTWICK-COLLEGE
2016

None - Medical Terminology

EASTWICK-COLLEGE
2016

None - Nursing Environment

EASTWICK-COLLEGE
2016

None - Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

EASTWICK-COLLEGE
2016

High School Diploma -

ICFES ( INSTITUTO COLOMBIANO SUPERIOR EDUCATION )
1997

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Bilingual ( English & Spanish )
  • Labeling and storing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordination
  • Time Management
  • specimen Integrity
  • Phlebotomy
  • Isolation Procedures
  • active Learning
  • Learning Strategies
  • Social Perceptiveness

Timeline

Phlebotomist Technician

Quest
05.2022 - Current

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
03.2020 - 09.2021

Associate Cashier

TJX Companies
10.2019 - 07.2021

Phlebotomist Technician ( 120. Hours of clinical experience)

Staten Island University HOSPITAL ( SIUH)
11.2016 - 01.2017

Technician - Phlebotomist

CUNY COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND

None - Anatomy & Physiology

EASTWICK-COLLEGE

None - Medical Terminology

EASTWICK-COLLEGE

None - Nursing Environment

EASTWICK-COLLEGE

None - Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

EASTWICK-COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

ICFES ( INSTITUTO COLOMBIANO SUPERIOR EDUCATION )

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