Hi, I’m
Terry Laffin
Phlebotomist
Turlock,CA
Summary
Seeking /Allied Clinical Laboratory Assistant/ Phlebotomist Position
Diligent phlebotomy with a solid background in phlebotomy practices, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort. Skilled in venipuncture and specimen handling, contributing to efficient lab operations. Demonstrated ability to maintain sterile environments and effectively communicate with diverse patients. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Care-Dx
Phlebotomist
01.2020 - Current
Labcorp
Phlebotomist
08.2025 - 03.2026
AMN Healthcare Traveler
Laboratory Asst.
03.2023 - 08.2023
IT Healthcare Leaders
Contract Phlebotomist
01.2022 - 12.2022
Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit
Phlebotomist
01.2019 - 12.2020
Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC
Travel Phlebotomist
01.2018 - 12.2019
Heart Watch
Contractor/Phlebotomist
01.2016 - 12.2019
Hooper Holmes, TX
Site Manager, Phlebotomist
01.2015 - 12.2018
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital, Modesto, CAModesto, CA
Lead Phlebotomist
01.2006 - 12.2012
Westcliffe Medical Lab, Santa Ana, CASanta Ana, CA
Lead Mobile Phlebotomist
01.2005 - 12.2006
Oak Valley Hospital, Oakdale, CAOakdale, CA
Lab/Assistant/ Phlebotomist
01.2003 - 12.2006
Education
American Health Care AcademyTurlock, CA
Healthcare CPR/AED (BLS), First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens
09-2023
Institute of TechnologyModesto, CA
Professional Medical Assistant
11-2014
Modesto Jr. CollegeModesto, CA
General Studies Allied Health
12-2012
Shasta – Trinity ROPRedding, CA
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
12-1993
Shasta School DistrictRedding, CA
High school Diploma
12-1990
Skills
- Clinical Laboratory Assistant
- Mobile Life Ins Screener
- Travel Phlebotomist
- Specimen Processer
- Health COVID-19 Screener
- Specimen Centrifuging
- Specimen poor off
- Specimen packaging
- Specimen send-outs
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Geriatric blood draws
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliant
- Identify Patients skilled
- Label Samples Correctly
- Multitask Trained
- Screening Pro App Tablet
- Patient vitals Biometrics
- EKG skilled
- Expert level Venipuncture
- Butterfly needle training
- LCM computer-skilled
- Screener Station Set-Ups
- Work Exam Scheduler
- Computer Excel
- Telephone Etiquette
- Dedicated Professional
- Epic Data experienced
- Sunquest Hospital
- Med-host Hospital Data
- Data entry 45 WMP
- Microbiology setups
- Health event planner
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist 1/31/2028
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
08.2025 - 03.2026
Laboratory Asst.
AMN Healthcare Traveler
03.2023 - 08.2023
Contract Phlebotomist
IT Healthcare Leaders
01.2022 - 12.2022
Phlebotomist
Care-Dx
01.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist
Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit
01.2019 - 12.2020
Travel Phlebotomist
Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2019
Contractor/Phlebotomist
Heart Watch
01.2016 - 12.2019
Site Manager, Phlebotomist
Hooper Holmes, TX
01.2015 - 12.2018
Lead Phlebotomist
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital, Modesto, CA
01.2006 - 12.2012
Lead Mobile Phlebotomist
Westcliffe Medical Lab, Santa Ana, CA
01.2005 - 12.2006
Lab/Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Oak Valley Hospital, Oakdale, CA
01.2003 - 12.2006
Institute of Technology
Professional Medical Assistant
Modesto Jr. College
General Studies Allied Health
Shasta – Trinity ROP
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Shasta School District
High school Diploma
American Health Care Academy
Healthcare CPR/AED (BLS), First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens