Dana Point, CA *****

949-***-****

ad4727@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A compassionate lead laboratory

assistant with twenty years of

experience. Trained to handle

challenges and remain

professional. Detail orientated,

reliable and hardworking with great

interpersonal and team

collaboration skills. Skilled in

working under pressure and

adapting to new situations and

challenges to best enhance the

organizational core values.

SKILLS

• Epic

• Meditech

• Microsoft Office

• Medical Terminology

• Data Gathering

• Detail Oriented

• Critical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Time Management

• Improving Efficiency

• Communication

• Leadership

• Specimen Processing

• Specimen Collection

• Team Collaboration

• Specimen Handling

• Venipuncture

Christian

Tessandori

EXPERIENCE

April 2004 - March 2024

Senior Lab Assistant Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, California

Proficient and knowledgeable in all phlebotomy including all age types and demographics.

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• Process workflow for inpatient, reference lab testing and outpatient lab. Assist in cross-training of Lab Assistants in areas of Specimen Processing, Phlebotomy workflow and reference Lab Processing of specimens.

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Collect blood samples of up to fifty patients per day using vacutainer tubes, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

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Track collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.

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• Advocate for patient care in satisfaction on the 'Quest for Quiet' team. Elevate patient experience by providing positive energy and having strong listening skills at a patient's most difficult time.

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Persisted while critically low staffed all laboratory phlebotomy responsibilities throughout the Covid pandemic.

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Hold a strong commitment to preserving and promoting a positive, healthy, and safe work environment.

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Encourage the development of problem solving, creative thinking and empowerment of lab assistants to improve lab productivity, morale and team work.

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Request for venipuncture by clinicians and laboratory staff for challenging patients on a consistent basis.

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Clean and organize laboratory work stations and store rooms, keeping supplies well stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

September 1990

Phlebotomy

Key Associates, Bakersfield, CA

June 1986

GED

North High School, Bakersfield, CA

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• California Department of Public Health - CPT 19342 ex. 12/24

• AHA Basic Life Support - 225********* ex. 05/24

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