SARA ALLEN
Fresno,CA
Summary
Skilled medical professional with expertise in venipuncture, lab testing, and patient care, seeking to leverage experience in a Medical Laboratory Technician role. Demonstrates strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations, infection control protocols, and laboratory management. Prepared to enhance team efficiency and ensure accurate, timely reporting of lab results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4032
4032
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technician
VA Hospital
Sacramento, CA
09.2023 - 02.2026
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding test results and patient care plans.
- Managed patient records accurately and efficiently according to HIPAA standards.
- Bone marrow tech
- Federal drug screen
- Processed and reported lab results to physicians promptly and accurately.
- Accepted clinical phone calls to answer medical questions at request of patients and physicians.
- Provided direct patient care such as taking vital signs or drawing blood samples.
- Ordered necessary supplies for supporting daily operations of medical laboratory.
- Trained new staff members in proper laboratory techniques as well as safety guidelines.
- Utilized problem-solving techniques to quickly and efficiently resolve complex issues.
- Prepared and analyzed specimens, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal.
Phlebotomist(PSR2-Float)
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
Sacramento, CA
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Input medical and insurance information into database for inclusion in patient records.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
ED Technician
Madera community hospital
Madera, CA
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients according to hospital standards.
- Recognized changing trends in Emergency Department operations and responded accordingly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff on effective communication strategies to ensure quality care delivery.
- Administered CPR, AED, First Aid as needed per department policy.
- Trained new personnel on proper use of medical equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control guidelines when interacting with patients and their families.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms to prepare for physician exams.
Medical Assistant
MCCAFFREY'S
Folsom, CA
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Obtain quality blood samples for physicians and transport samples to lab.
Education
PHLEBOTOMY LICENSE -
MTI College
CAMEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION - MEDICAL ASSISTING
MTI College
CASkills
- Venipuncture
- Neonatal skin puncture
- Laboratory specimen handling
- Processing and shipping requirements
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
- HIPAA regulations
- Direct patient care
- Chemistry testing
- Medical terminology expertise
- Lab testing and reporting
- Maintaining equipment
- Specimen collection
- Infection control protocols
- Staff management
- Laboratory management
- OSHA compliance
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Bone marrow tech
- Federal drug screen certified
Certification
- PHLEBOTOMY LICENSE, 10/01/15, MTI College, CA
- MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION: MEDICAL ASSISTING, 03/01/15, MTI College, CA
Timeline
Medical Technician
VA Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2026
Phlebotomist(PSR2-Float)
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
12.2021 - 08.2023
ED Technician
Madera community hospital
12.2018 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant
MCCAFFREY'S
01.2015 - 10.2018
PHLEBOTOMY LICENSE -
MTI College
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION - MEDICAL ASSISTING
MTI College