Vanessa Montoya
Monterey Park,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in communication, interpersonal relations, and creative problem-solving skills. Experience in customer service, sales, medical field and banking. Eager to embrace opportunities for advancement and personal growth while driving success for the team and company.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
HPMC
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted in sample preparation and analysis using advanced laboratory equipment to support research objectives.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, ensuring safety and quality standards met to maintain reliable results.
- Reduced sample contamination risks through rigorous adherence to sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team to streamline workflows, enhancing operational efficiency in lab processes.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, optimizing resource allocation to reduce downtime and maintain workflow.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting the times of collection.
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Answered patient questions regarding collection techniques and offered additional resources on the collection process.
- Answered patient questions regarding collection techniques and offered additional resources on collection process.
- Provided education to patients about specimen collection procedures prior to drawing blood.
- Calibrated centrifuges, pipettes, and other lab instruments according to established protocols.
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment daily to ensure proper functioning.
- Complied with OSHA regulations regarding handling of biohazardous materials including sharps containers.
- Informed patients about specimen collection procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensure cooperation during blood draws.
- Ensured clean and orderly work environment to promote safety for staff and patients.
Phlebotomist
Foundation Laboratory
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean, healthy work environment while adhering to safety guidelines to ensure patient and staff well-being.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to the central lab daily.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices for work trays.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed the exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Entered patient information, demographics, and medical history accurately to support effective patient care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rosemead Highschool
Rosemead, CAAssociate of Science - Radiology
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CASkills
- Specimen processing
- Quality control
- Data entry accuracy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Interaction
- Attention to detail
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Lab Assistant
HPMC
12.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics
06.2023 - 10.2024
Phlebotomist
Foundation Laboratory
09.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Rosemead Highschool
Associate of Science - Radiology
Pasadena City College