Veronica Gonzalez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Phlebotomist and Histology Technician Assistant with a proven track record in enhancing patient care and ensuring high-quality control in specimen handling, notably at Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. Expert in venipuncture and HIPAA compliance, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to achieving accurate patient results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Histology Technician Assistant
Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills
07.2010 - 11.2021
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Assist pathologist during frozen sections, FNAs, and grossing
- Run quality Assurance, monthly correlations, Cancer Protocols cases
Phlebotomist
Diabetes and Glandular Disease Research Clinic
07.2006 - 08.2009
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients.
- Administer Flu, B12, and testosterone injections
- Urinalysis
- Assist nurse practitioner with ACTH stem testing
Education
High School Diploma -
Cooper Academy
San Antonio, TX06.2010
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Career Point College
San Antonio, TX01.2003
No Degree - General Studies
Edison High School
San Antonio, TX06.2002
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2024
Histology Technician Assistant
Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills
07.2010 - 11.2021
Phlebotomist
Diabetes and Glandular Disease Research Clinic
07.2006 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Cooper Academy
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Career Point College
No Degree - General Studies
Edison High School
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