Maria Cecilia Pocaterra

Miami, FL *****

Professional Experience

Quest diagnostics, Inc Miami FI 33155 January 2023-November 2023

Phlebotomy Technician PSR I

Accessed all vital signs.

Registered patients.

Maintained all supplies updated.

Performed phlebotomy and collection procedures.

AMCA Certified.

Sample collection using Vacutainer.

STAT orders over routine.

Process billing information and collect payments when required.

Collect specimens for drugs screens, alcohol tests etc.

Labeling, centrifuges, and aliquots specimens.

Strong communication skills; written and verbal.

Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Willing to face new challenges and new ideas.

Bilingual.

Oneblood, Inc. Hialeah, Fl 33016 August 2020-September 2022

Service Donor Apheresis Specialist (Phlebotomy)

Accessed all vital signs.

Registered patients through RSA system.

Maintained all supplies updated.

Performed phlebotomy and collection procedures.

Certified in ALYX, TRIMA and AMICUS processing apparatus equipment.

Sample collection using Vacutainer.

Platelets and Plasma draw and preparation.

Merch Medical Center, Miami FL January 2013-February 2016

Phlebotomy Technician

Greeted patients.

Carefully verified and confirmed patient’s information.

Assessment of all vital signs.

Samples collection using Vacutainer and butterfly needles.

Labelling and draw preparation.

Post collection packing samples.

Registration.

Hospital Centro Medico la Trinidad, Caracas, Venezuela February 1991-October 1993

Phlebotomist

Greeted patients.

Performed blood draws on all age patient groups.

Verified patient information.

Data entry

Labeled specimens.

Utilized vacutainer/straight needle.

Education:

Jefferson Academy (Caracas Venezuela)

High School Diploma

BS degree: November 06,1990.

Genesis Vocational Institute

Miami FL

Phlebotomy Technician

Electrocardiograph Technician

Techni-pro Institute

Boca Raton, FL

Hemodialysis

Dialysis technician

Certification Licenses:

Electrocardiograph Technician

Given in Miami FL January 7th, 2015.

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC)

Given in Miami FL 10th day of December 2014

AMCA National Certification: 01/2025

BLS Provider: 01-2025/ CPR(EMS): 07-2024

Electrocardiograph Technician

Given in Miami FL January 7th, 2015.

Skills:

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ability to communicate effectively bilingually in both oral and written forms

Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excels software

Enjoy collaborating with patients and helping them in any of their needs as needed

Excellent customer service

Ability to read, understand and follow documents such as safety rules, operation, and maintenance, instructions to all protocol manuals

Willing and opened to learn new tasks

Whole blood labelling and draw preparation

Post collection packing of units and samples

Contact this candidate