Viena Avila
Phlebotomist
El Paso,TX
Summary
Patient-focused Phlebotomist bringing 3-year background to growing lab. Accomplished in easing patients' anxieties and working with needle-adverse individuals. Prepared to take next career step in rewarding phlebotomist role.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Talecris Plasma Resources
El Paso, TX
06.2017 - Current
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Cashier
Walmart
El Paso, TX
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Southwest University At El Paso
El Paso, TX 01.2015 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Socorro High School
El Paso, TX 06.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
Specimen labeling procedures
undefinedTimeline
Phlebotomist
Talecris Plasma Resources
06.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Southwest University At El Paso
01.2015 - 07.2016
Cashier
Walmart
01.2013 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Socorro High School
06.2008 - 06.2012
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