Xochiil Franco
El Paso,TX
Summary
Medical Laboratory Technician skilled in collecting and processing biological specimens for laboratory testing and analysis. Strong knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, procedural calibration and quality control review, assessment and subsequent reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Lab Technician
The Hospitals of Providence – East Campus
03.2023 - Current
- Forwarding/reporting critical accurate test results to physicians/registered nurses
- Collecting, preparing and storing specimens
- Examining and approving samples other professionals collect
- Ensuring optimum integrity, quantity and type of test samples
- Preparing lab reagents and standard solutions for tests
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Standardizing test procedures to ensure consistency, reliability and usefulness of results
- Calibrating equipment, ensuring Quality Control and developing standard operating procedures and determining correct reference ranges for tests
- Using automated equipment and computerized lab instruments to perform several tests simultaneously
- Troubleshooting equipment when errors occur
- Beckman Coulter AU 680 Biochemistry Analyzer
- Access 2 Beckman Coulter Immunoassay Analyzer
- Beckman Coulter UniCel Dxi 600 Access Immunoassay System
- Beckman Coulter Chemistry Analyzer DXC 700
CNA
Best Outcomes Home Health
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided home health care to patients in their homes
- Assisted patients with daily living skills and provided companionship
Education
Medical Lab Technician -
Southwest University
El Paso, TX03.2021
Phlebotomy Technician-Certificate of Completion - NHA Certified
Inphinity Phlebotomy
El Paso, TX02.2021
Nursing Assistant-Certificate of Completion -
Emerald Nursing School
El Paso, TX10.2020
Diploma-Basic Studies -
Irvin High School
El Paso, TX05.2003
Skills
- Clinical Skills
- Critical thinking
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Phlebotomy
- Primary Collection Techniques
- Specimen collection
- Blood Culture Collection
- Sterile technique
- Blood Smear Preparation
- Bleeding Time Test Collection and Analysis
- Glucose Tolerance Testing Analysis
- Urine Sample Preparation and Analysis
- Vital Signs Assessment
- Centrifuge Operation and Maintenance
- Point of Care Testing
- BLS/CPR Certification
- COVID-19 Safety Precautions
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Sysmex XN-530
- Siemens Centaur XP
- Beckman Coulter AU680 Operation and Maintenance
- Beckman Coulter Access 2 Operation and Maintenance
- Lab safety protocols
- Quality control monitoring
- Reagent preparation
- Clinical chemistry analysis
Educationspecializedtraining
- 03/01/21, Southwest University, El Paso, TX, Medical Lab Technician
- 11/07/22, Externship with El Paso Pain Center
- 01/01/21, Inphinity Phlebotomy, El Paso, TX, Phlebotomy Technician-Certificate of Completion- NHA Certified
- 10/01/20, Emerald Nursing School, El Paso, TX, Nursing Assistant-Certificate of Completion
- 05/01/03, Irvin High School, El Paso, TX, Diploma-Basic Studies
References
Available upon request
Keycompetencies
NHA, Certified Phlebotomy Technician trained in collecting blood by means of dermal puncture and venipuncture utilizing lancets, evacuated tube system, butterfly infused system with completion of 40+ successful venipuncture sticks (capillary, straight needle, and butterfly needle), Certificate of Completion for Special Injections class, Offering 16 years of customer service, accounting, bookkeeping, credit and collections experience, Knowledge in patient preparation, primary collection techniques and special collection techniques, Ability to take basic vital signs on patients to assess their stability and record patients’ medical condition to provider, Trained in performing blood smears, bleeding timed tests, glucose tolerance testing, centrifuge, blood cultures, urine sampling, and point of care testing, BLS/CPR Certified, COVID-19 safety precaution and prevention trained, Bilingual-English/Spanish, Trained on Sysmex XN-530, Trained on Siemens Centaur XP immunoassay system, Dedicated, responsible and hardworking individual with the ability to communicate effectively with all age groups, Ability to work under pressure, am polite, friendly, and respectful with excellent customer service skills., Enjoy working as part of a team or independently, require minimal supervision, Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detailed oriented and able to multitask, Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of my employer, Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Efficient keyboarding and accurate data entry skills, Excellent records management and bookkeeping/accounting skills, Filing and records management
Timeline
Medical Lab Technician
The Hospitals of Providence – East Campus
03.2023 - Current
CNA
Best Outcomes Home Health
07.2020 - 07.2020
Phlebotomy Technician-Certificate of Completion - NHA Certified
Inphinity Phlebotomy
Nursing Assistant-Certificate of Completion -
Emerald Nursing School
Diploma-Basic Studies -
Irvin High School
Medical Lab Technician -
Southwest University
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