Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Quality temp staffing - Lancaster, California
(2024-09)
- Verify patient identity and collect blood samples using venipuncture or skin puncture techniques.
- Operate centrifuges, inoculate media and stain slides or samples using manual or automated techniques as required.
- Calm patients and explain the importance of the test to gain their cooperation.
- Prepare blood samples for diagnostic testing, label them accurately, and prepare slides for microscopic examination.
- Send samples to the appropriate laboratories for analysis.
- Record requests and results, and organize laboratory reports.
- Contribute to performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
- Perform the tasks of lab assistant or technician when needed and fulfill any other assigned responsibilities.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Quest Diagnostics - West hills, California
(2024-07 - 2024-10)
- Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
- Administer oral solutions according to established training.
- Collect specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.
- Processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order.
- Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
- Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools.
- Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role.
- Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data when required.
- Complete online and in person training courses timely.
Self-collection Supervisor - OneHealth Laboratories, LLC - Culver city, California
(2021-11 - 2023-07)
- Site leader who was responsible for setting up the testing site and gathering required supplies.
- Made sure that the team was trained properly in administering the COVID-19 tests and in following proper safety protocols. worked closely with the laboratory team to ensure that test results were processed accurately and efficiently.
- Offers top-notch customer service to high-profile clients such as movie stars, ensuring a smooth and peaceful medical experience.
- Collect nasal specimens (PCR), Rapid test (Antigen) and Lucira tests and follow the testing guidelines.
- Leadership and dedication to the team and to providing quality COVID-19 testing services played a crucial role in helping to prevent the spread of the virus and providing peace of mind to those who needed to get tested.
COVID-19 Collector - Marilyn Taylor Medical Personnel Inc. - Los Angeles, CA
(2021-04 - 2021-11)
- Collect nasal/mouth salvia for Covid-19 testing and created orders for specimens and observed saliva administration to ensure it is done according to the protocol.
- Work with equipment supervisor and team colleagues to ensure that infrastructure on site is suitable and where necessary escalate to remediate issues.
- Collaborate closely with the site supervisor to ensure the sites run efficiently and safely.
- Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase cooperation.
Covid vaccination with LAPD and Core team - Carbon Health Urgent Care - Los Angeles, CA
(2021-04 - 2021-06)
- Administer the COVID vaccine and provide post-immunization monitoring and education to ensure the health and safety of each individual.
- Ensure a sanitary environment by overseeing implementation of infection control best practices.
- Practice in an ethical, environmentally safe, and manner, Set up and break down immunization sites.
- Maintain working knowledge on how to correctly dress in PPE and discard PPE.
Medical Assistant - Babak Kosari, D.M.P - Northridge, CA
(2014-07 - 2020-02)
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, drawing blood, performing injections and different tests.
- Supervised and mentored lower-level laboratory staff (internship students), ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance team skills and maintain high laboratory standards.
- Check charts and visit notes and Check patients out and schedule follow up appointments.
- Communicate with insurance companies for insurance verification and submit authorizations.
- Assist physicians with Post Ops and follow up with patients.
- Perform different types of bandaging and wound care and Autoclave and sterilize instruments.
- Answer phone calls and Use EMR/HER system (IMS), Prepare patients for X-rays and Set up for Nail Avulsion.
Phlebotomist/ Lab Assistant - Adventist Health Simi Valley Hospital - Simi Valley, CA
(2024-04 - 2024-05)
- Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for laboratory testing.
- Collects and processes appropriate patient specimens and samples for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease to conduct medical laboratory testing.
- Coordinates with lead phlebotomist to run quality controls daily as needed as well as other required testing.
- Confers with patients to obtain information for laboratory records and to explain procedures.
- Distributes specimens to designed departments.
- Obtains blood specimens identification and appropriateness of sample type/ volume for the indicated testing.
- Follows established guidelines for missed collection, recollects, and difficult phlebotomies.
Medical Assistant - St. Mary Coptic Clinic - Northridge, CA
(2012-10 - 2014-07)
- Assisting Doctors and physicians with patient examination.
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, drawing blood, performing injections and different tests including urine, sputum, semen and stool.
- Check charts and visit notes and Check patients out and schedule follow up appointments. and use EMR/HER system (IMS).
- Provide medical administrative support, including maintaining patient records and scheduling appointments.
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Answer phone calls and Use EMR/HER system (IMS), Provide exceptional customer service and address patient inquiries or concerns.
- Collects and records patient data vital signs according to established policies and procedure.
