Wanda M. Yazza

P.O. Box **

Rehoboth, NM *****

•Cell: 505-***-**** •E-mail: ac0kjx@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives:

A position as a Medical Laboratory Technician/Assistant or as a Phlebotomist in the medical field.

Qualification/Skills:

•Ten plus years experienced in a laboratory setting •Ten plus years experienced as a Phlebotomist •Experienced working with automated analyzers such as: Vitros 5600, 4600 and the 3600; Symex 3000; Stago •Ten plus years experienced performing QC and troubleshooting analyzers •Computer proficiency in: Windows, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, and E-mail •Interpersonal and Teamwork skills •Experienced in EKG and vital signs •Bilingual: Navajo/English

Education:

Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute, Albuquerque, NM

Associate of Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, August, 2004

Employment:

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital, Fort Defiance, AZ

Medical Laboratory Technician, June, 2012 to present

Responsible for data entry and patients information as directed. Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration procedures and make simple repairs to the analyzers. Ran quality control checks and verified correct instrument operation using procedures in place. Performed a wide variety of laboratory tests, including specialized testing using manual and/or automated methods in accordance with protocols. Working knowledge of Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Microbiology, rapid virology, Blood Bank and worked as a Phlebotomist upon request.

American Para Professional Systems (APPS), Albuquerque, NM

Paramedic Examiner, June, 2011 to March, 2012

Provide services to insurance companies who hire examiners to do exams on their clients. Examiners are schedule clients at clients’ convenience. Clients are scheduled to have their exams done at their home, place of business or at the office. To exam clients; we do their medical history, measurements, which is their height, weight, pulse, blood pressure readings and collect urine and/or blood and/or saliva. Also, an EKG is done on clients upon request from the insurance company. Each client‘s exam is according to what’s ordered or what the insurance company needs.

Western Refining, Albuquerque, NM

Assistant Manager, November, 2005 to June, 2011

Responsible for employees, training, hiring and managing the store. Responsible for store orders, supplies, invoices, and inventory; this includes lottery inventory, money orders, scratchers, prepaid visa/debit cards and prepaid store cards. Work the on registers, work with currency and paperwork on weekends and/or week days when manager is not there plus customer service also quality control on expired items.

Isleta Health Center, Isleta, NM

Laboratory Technician, December, 2007 to January, 2008

Provided services in the medical/clinic, laboratory section of the hospital. Perform phlebotomy on patients to obtain specimen for testing and assist patients plus check their medical records and their health history; greeted patients in a professional manner. Look up any unusual tests that needed to be drawn and work closely with the reference laboratory. Wrote a PAP letters and check for completeness and accuracy on reports also perform a variety of diagnostic testing, such as hemoglobin A1C, urine dipstick, urine HCG, HCT, and drawn PKU on neonatal. Sort out reports by patients names and chart numbers and sent to the right physicians. Abnormal results are called to the attending physician and do add on to specimens, if necessary. Quality controls are done on a daily basis before any patients are seen and get the specimens ready to be sent out to reference laboratory.

Genzyme Genetics, Santa Fe, NM

Laboratory Assistant, November, 2004 to March, 2005

Biochemistry department under a temp agency. Handled specimens on daily basis, such as: serum, whole blood, amniotic fluids, plasma, etc. Responsible for data entry on patients and lab information as a directed. Specimen labeling, processing and add-ons when ordered, as well as specimen disposal, send outs and storage. Daily aliquoting of specimen for distribution to appropriated section of the laboratory. Prepared whole blood into white blood cell pellets for testing on Tay-Sachs disease. Insured that all instruments and products met the required temperature. Also, thoroughly checked the appearance of each product, such as amniotic fluids, serums, plasma and whole blood.

TriCore Reference Laboratory, Albuquerque, NM

Technical Laboratory Assistant II, September, 2002 to May 2004

Perform data entry on lab information and daily orders as directed. Required for proper specimen collection including patient preparation, if applicable, labeling, handling preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens, and implementing all standard laboratory procedures and protocols. Performed phlebotomy on patients as a daily routine and arterial blood gases. Distributed specimens to appropriate departments within the laboratory as well as specimen add-ons and disposal.

SED Medical Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

Laboratory Specimen Processor, March, 2002 to June, 2002

Responsible for all aspects of data entry and patient information as directed. Required for proper specimen collection including patient preparation, if applicable, labeling, handling preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens, and implementing all standard laboratory procedures, protocols and add-ons. Responsible for specimen distribution to appropriate departments within the laboratory as well as specimen disposal. Daily aliquoting of specimen for distribution, storage, and send outs.

United Blood Services, Albuquerque, NM

Laboratory Technician II, July, 2001 to December, 2001

Performed data entry for donors and lab information as directed. Prepared whole blood components into white blood cells, red blood cells, plasma pheresis, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and other plasma products. Washed red blood cells for immuno-suppressed patients. Insured that all products met the required time and temperature, and thoroughly checked the appearance of each product.

Dialysis Clinic Inc., Albuquerque, NM

Dialysis Technician, November, 2000 to May, 2001

Prepared and monitored the hemodialyzer and hemodialysis machines. Performed quality control checks and obtained pre, intra, and post physical assessments on patient’s condition. Collected pre, intra, and post dialysis lab draws/specimen. Maintained a clean and orderly work environment. Recognized and dealt with procedures related to hazardous waste disposal. Greet and treat patients in a professional manner.

Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, NM

Laboratory Aid, August, 1993 to August, 2000

Responsible for all aspects of data entry and patients information as directed. Performed laboratory tests on patients and reported lab results to medical staff. Ran automated analyzers and did quality controls checks. Ran controls daily on analyzers and worked in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Urinalysis departments. Plated specimens in Microbiology and worked as a Phlebotomist on request

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