Silsa Martinez
Houston
Summary
Accomplished Medical Technician with a proven track record at Harris County Hospital District, excelling in patient care and blood collection. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA compliance, alongside technical troubleshooting. Renowned for enhancing patient education and streamlining specimen processing, significantly improving laboratory efficiency.
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PPCT
Texas Children Hospital
02.2014 - Current
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Medical Technician
Harris County Hospital District
10.2010 - 02.2014
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Houston Community College
Houston, TX10-2009
Skills
- Blood collection
- Donor screening
- Medical records handling
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture
- Sample labeling
- Technical troubleshooting
- Medical records review
- Patient assessment
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Specimen preparation
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PPCT
Texas Children Hospital
02.2014 - Current
Medical Technician
Harris County Hospital District
10.2010 - 02.2014
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Houston Community College
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