Celia Roman

Care-focused phlebotomist bringing *-years of clinical experience in a laboratory setting, in addition to a human services background.

Seabrook, TX 77586

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Experienced in skin puncture draws, utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Accomplished in easing patients with anxiety and able to hit veins on first attempt. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Specimen Accessioner

Elite Clinical Laboratory, Inc - Houston, TX

October 2023 to Present

• Processed various types of specimens, assigned specific computer generated identification numbers, and data entry lab requisitions into computer.

• Prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, data entry of specimens into system for medical facility use.

• Verified patient information on requisition with that on specimens, documenting any discrepancies.

• Barcoded specimens and aliquoted accurately, maintaining specimen integrity.

• Prepared excess specimen samples for storage.

• Resolved and documented problem specimens. Accurately entered the appropriate information into a computer.

• Prepared laboratory specimens for shipping to designated departments/locations for laboratory analysis and testing.

• Collected doctor's urine analysis, sending urine samples to the lab, accessioning, maintaining specimen logs, maintaining temperature logs.

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics - Houston, TX

January 2022 to Present

• Performing venipunctures on patients of all ages (Infant to geriatric).

• Labeling specimens

• Using centrifuge to for plasma/serum pour overs

• Entering patient demographics, insurance information, diagnosis and testing codes on Quantum System

• Creating daily manifest of all blood drawn in the Am/Pm specimens collected

• Calling courier to pick up STAT’s

• Quality Checks

• Processing all specimens prior to getting picked up for the lab. Senior Phlebotomist

Octapharma - Pasadena, TX

October 2021 to January 2022

• Performing venipunctures on donors

• Setting up and disconnecting PCS3 machines

• Managing phlebotomists on donor floor in absence of supervisor

• Called in to perform difficult sticks

• Working with physician substitute when donors experience adverse reactions

• Documentation of of rbc losses and all steps of procedure Phlebotomist

Tower Health - Reading, PA

June 2020 to September 2021

• Performing back to back blood draws on patients that are admitted in the hospital

• Labeling specimens properly for the laboratory

• Ensure specimens are full and certain specimens be on ice when sending to lab

• Drawing blood on patients during a code where they may or may not survive

• Maintaining a good working relationship with coworkers, nurses, and doctors Phlebotomist

CSL Plasma - Temple, PA

October 2019 to September 2021

• Preparing PCS2 machines for plasma donations

• Performing Venipunctures on donors

• Vein Grading

• Taking vital signs

• CLIA certified

• Performing finger sticks to collect blood in capillary tube for the purpose of measuring hematocrit and protein levels

• Designated Trainer

• Cross-trained in Reception/Medical Screening

• Treating Adverse Reactions in donors and working with medical staff to resolve Transitional Housing Monitor

Berks Counseling Center - Reading, PA

September 2018 to February 2019

• Managing woman and children residing in the transitional housing program that are in recovery and/ or have a mental health diagnosis.

• Administer drug screenings.

• Record detailed logs of occurrences during each shift

• Keep track of client whereabouts at all times

• Lead by example and serve as a role model to clients Counselor/Advocate

Safe Berks - Reading, PA

August 2015 to October 2016

• Case Management in the safe-house/shelter, managing a caseload of clients

• Record data into the ETO system for record keeping purposes

• Outreach to local agencies via telephone and/or e mail to help clients with services they need for themselves and their children

• Locate funding and housing, keeping documented case notes and sharing with other case managers on a weekly basis as well as working closely with management team,

• Answer hotline calls and assessing victims of domestic and sexual violence prior to their arrival at the shelter, goal-planning and follow-up.

• Providing emotional support, crisis counseling, individual counseling. Case Manager Assistant

Ymca of Reading - Reading, PA

April 2014 to August 2015

• Managed women residing in the various residential programs. (Clients in the recovery program diagnosed with mental health disorders and/or have a substance abuse history. Clients serving a 90 jail sentence in the DUI-2 program for second time offenders. Y-Haven program for homeless women and children.)

• Conducting and recording all results of drug tests (Urine and oral swab) and breathalyzer for alcohol.

• Keeping log notes throughout my shift.

• Report to two Case Managers for each client and enforcing the rules of each program. Recovery is the focus.

• Providing emotional support to each client

• Keeping count of the comings and goings of each resident.

• Hosting recovery based meetings with clients on various topics based on the needs of the community residing there at the time

Education

Associate degree in Addiciton Studies/Human Services Reading Area Commmunity College - Reading, PA

August 2012 to May 2016

Skills

• Microsoft Office (7 years)

• Crisis Intervention (4 years)

• Problem Resolution (5 years)

• Windows (10+ years)

• Documentation (6 years)

• Specimen Collection (5 years)

• Data Entry

• CPR

• Computer Skills

• Customer Service

• Front Desk

• Crisis Management

• Case Management

• Venipuncture

• Patient Care

• Phlebotomy

• Intake Experience

• Medical Records

• Hospital experience

• English

• Specimen collection / processing

• Vital signs

• EMR systems

• Computer literacy

• Blood sampling

• Laboratory experience

• Communication skills

• Territory management

• Individual / Group Counseling

Certifications and Licenses

Mandated Reporter

Present

BLS/CPR and First Aid

December 2020 to December 2022

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