Sauliloa (Loa) Takiveikata
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPT1/Lab Assistant
Marshall Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Perform Legal blood draws for CHP officers
- Collect blood specimen via venipuncture through both inpatient as well as an outpatient setting
- Emergency Room blood draws/Pediatric blood draws
- Verify correct tests have been ordered and collected
- Receive and process specimen for testing in the laboratory
- Communicate effectively with nurses and Providers to provide quality patient care
- Experience in collecting and setting up blood cultures and urine cultures for testing.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
Mobile Phlebotomist
TridentCare
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Travel to and from skilled nursing facilities collecting blood specimen for testing
- Properly prepare specimen for transport
- Accurately label blood samples with patient information
- Provide quality bedside manner
- Ability to multi-task, problem solve and analyze data in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to complete Facility collections in a timely manner.
Mobile Phlebotomist
PMD Lab Solutions
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Verify patient information is accurate
- Performed 20+ blood draws per day
- Collect blood and non-blood specimen for lab testing
- Process specimen and input patient information into system for testing
- Input correct patient information into EHR
- Discuss with Nurses effective and quality patient care.
Phlebotomy Externship
Bio-Lab
11.2021
- Greeted patients and completed outpatient lab orders
- Followed Sterile and Aseptic techniques according to CAP
- Provided excellent patient care
- Compliant with HIPAA and OSHA regulations
- Completed 150 Venipunctures
- Roomed patients and identified each one using proper patient identification.
Education
Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy Program -
MTI College
Sacramento, CA11.2021
Skills
- Inpatient Hospital Experience
- Effective Communication
- Rapid covid/Respiratory Virus collection via nasal swab
- Answering Phone
- Laboratory Processing/Accessioning
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA compliant
- Inpatient/Outpatient Blood Draws
- Multitasking
- Proper Specimen Handling
- EPIC, CERNA, KRMS
- Aseptic Technique
- Microbiology lab experience
- Direct/Indirect Patient Care
- Trained as a TA in Lab
- Order of draw
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Attention to Detail
- Blood Culturing
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 02243908, 03/21/2026
Timeline
CPT1/Lab Assistant
Marshall Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Mobile Phlebotomist
TridentCare
04.2023 - 11.2023
Mobile Phlebotomist
PMD Lab Solutions
01.2022 - 07.2022
Phlebotomy Externship
Bio-Lab
11.2021
Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy Program -
MTI College