Phlebotomist

Alice G. Baca, RPT (AMT)

Summary of Qualifications

• Expert in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups

• 6 years experience solely with children.

• Very comforting and warm personality

• Record of “one-time stick”

• Excellent customer service skills

• Comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety

• Years of supervisory experience and outstanding leadership skills

• Self starter and motivated to excel in my profession

• Works very well in a team or alone

• Proficient with computer; Sage Software, Care360 Lab Portal, and PCN

• Bilingual – English and Spanish

Experience

June 2012 – Present Atherotech Laboratories Phoenix, AZ

Phlebotomist

• Perform all venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain a blood sample for laboratory testing

• Send out all necessary STAT/Urgent labs to be processed in a timely manner

June 2006 – May 2012 Camelback Pediatrics Phoenix, AZ

Lead Phlebotomist

• Perform all venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain a blood sample for laboratory testing

• Complete urine analysis, centrifuging autoclaving tasks, and proficiency testing for the American Proficiency Institute

• Send out all necessary STAT/Urgent labs to be processed in a timely manner

• Screen children for viral and bacterial cultures

• Read culture plates and report results to physicians

• Organize and file all lab results in chart and contact patients with results as directed by physicians

• Train all new employees on lab practices and procedures

• Completes CLIA waived testing as required

• Assist office with filing if necessary

March 1999 – May 2006 Sonora Quest Laboratories Phoenix, AZ

Senior Phlebotomist

• Completed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures including venipuncture

• Set up, processed, and stored patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures using standard techniques and equipment

• Transported specimens to the laboratory for analysis

• Employed standard procedures for the safeguarding of positive patient identification

July 1994 – February 1999 Lab Corp Phoenix, AZ

Phlebotomist

• Performed venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain samples for laboratory testing

• Completed all clerical task involved in specimen collection

• Made positive patient identification prior to and after specimen collections

• Performed laboratory computer operations.

Education

Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy

Carl Hayden High School, Phoenix, AZ

Special Achievements

American Medical Technologist

AMT Certification – Since 2003 (Member Number: 149819)

CPR/First Aide Certified

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