Sarah Alcala
Summary
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Laboratory Technician
Providence Hospital / Saint Joseph
12.2025 - Current
- Performed vein puncture on 50 patients daily
- Reduced repeat venipunctures by 20% through precise technique, enhancing patient trust.
- Played a key role in reducing lab processing time by 10% through efficient specimen handling processes.
- Implemented new bedside manner techniques, leading to a 15% increase in positive patients.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate seamless processing of samples in a high-volume setting.
- Executed blood draws using a compassionate approach, significantly improving patient cooperation and outcome.
Lab Assistant
USC Arcadia Hospital
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed 30 venipuncture daily, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens while maintaining sample integrity for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Followed infection control standards, reducing procedural complications by | %.
- Coordinated with nursing staff and laboratory technicians to ensure timely processing of samples.
Lab Assistant
USC Norris Cancer Center
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Involved in conducting trial procedures
- Labels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered.
- Assists with office duties such as OP orders, answering phone, faxing, and filing
- Correctly identified and utilized proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Veni Express Mobile Phlebotomist
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Travel to patients' homes to provide blood collection services, ensuring safety and comfort for each patient.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection while maintaining strict protocols for specimen handling.
- Keep thorough patient records and work with medical teams to coordinate follow-up care and lab results.
- Sterilize and maintain mobile phlebotomy equipment, ensuring readiness for each appointment.
Lab Technician
Pomona Valley Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: (Aya Healthcare Travel agency team)
- Covid -19
- Interactive Health Travel Phlebotomist
Skills
- Venipuncture, Capillary puncture, Specimen labeling, Blood sample processing and receiving, Patient interaction, Safety compliance, Medical terminology EMR proficiency Quality control
- Specimen transport, Data entry, Patient record management, Front desk administration, Bio metrics
Certification
- California Phlebotomy Technician
- BLS - America Heart Association
- California Cosmetology
- 2024 Forbes Customer Service
Training
ARUP Laboratories emphasizing complex phlebotomy procedures and specimen handling.
Timeline
Senior Laboratory Technician
Providence Hospital / Saint Joseph
12.2025 - Current
Lab Assistant
USC Arcadia Hospital
07.2025 - 12.2025
Lab Assistant
USC Norris Cancer Center
05.2023 - 05.2025
Mobile Phlebotomist
Veni Express Mobile Phlebotomist
01.2021 - 12.2021
Lab Technician
Pomona Valley Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020