Jocelyn Diaz

Perform venipuncture and capillary collections on acute-care and long-term acute care patients. Ensure accurate specimen identification, labeling, and documentation in compliance with laboratory standards. Processed specimens through centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and preparation for testing.

PHLEBOTOMIST at Kindred Hospital Paramount & Brea (2023-10 – Present)

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections on acute-care and long-term acute care patients.
• Ensure accurate specimen identification, labeling, and documentation in compliance with laboratory standards.
• Processed specimens through centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and preparation for testing.
• Maintain specimen integrity through proper collection, handling, processing, and transport procedures.
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and OSHA guidelines.
• Monitor laboratory inventory levels and assist with ordering and stocking supplies.
• Collaborate with nursing and laboratory staff to support timely patient care and diagnostic testing.

PHLEBOTOMIST at College Hospital Cerritos (2023-01 – 2024-01)

• Performed venipuncture and capillary collections for adult behavioral health and psychiatric patients.
• Processed specimens through centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and preparation for testing.
• Verified patient identification and maintained accurate specimen labeling and documentation.
• Followed infection control protocols and safety standards to ensure a clean and compliant work environment.
• Delivered compassionate patient care while minimizing collection-related anxiety.

LAB ASSISTANT I at Centinela Hospital Medical Center (2022-11 – 2023-11)

• Collected blood specimens from outpatient populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Processed specimens through centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and preparation for testing.
• Entered patient and laboratory data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assisted with quality control procedures and equipment maintenance to ensure reliable testing outcomes.
• Managed laboratory inventory, supplies, reagents, and equipment.
• Assisted in training and mentoring new phlebotomy staff on specimen collection best practices.
• Loaded analysis machines with specimen
• Prepared microbiology culture media, including streptococcal culture plates and antibiotic susceptibility testing agar plates, according to laboratory protocols.
• Assisted with antimicrobial susceptibility testing setup and specimen preparation for microbiology analysis.

LAB ASSISTANT II at Kaiser Permanente (2023-05 – 2023-11)

• Performed venipuncture and capillary collections on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Maintained strict compliance with patient identification and specimen labeling procedures.
• Provided excellent customer service and patient-centered care during specimen collection.
• Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment according to departmental standards.
• Supported efficient laboratory workflow through specimen processing and documentation.

Phlebotomy tech, medical assistant,