Rafael M. Orozco
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San Antonio, TX 78247
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Summary
Seeking an opportunity where my 35+ years of Clinical Laboratory skills can be utilized and prepare me for future employment opportunities in related fields. Skills Highlights
Trained for Siemens Immulite 2000
Trained for Olympus 400au
Lab equipment calibration
Test result verification
Excellent lab practices
IV procedural knowledge
Complex problem solver
Test result interpretation
Quality control procedures
Efficient communicator
Experience
April 9, 2019 – March 2020 [COVID-19 Layoff]
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
Phlebotomist II PSC
Specimen Collection, i.e. blood, urine, sputum
Data entry, patient demographics, ordering blood and urine tests
Clarifying orders with surrounding physicians and staff
Collecting from patients for billing (estimated patient responsibility)
Processing specimens for transport
Ordering supplies for site
June 18, 2018 – March 29, 2019
Quest Diagnostics Inc
Phlebotomist II PSC
Specimen Collection, i.e. blood, urine, sputum
Data entry, patient demographics, ordering blood and urine tests
Clarifying orders with surrounding physicians and staff
Collecting QDep from patients for billing (estimated patient responsibility)
Processing specimens for transport
Ordering supplies for site
June 9, 2009 - January 5, 2018
Diabetes and Metabolism Specialty - Laboratory Supervisor, Phlebotomy Coordinator
Phlebotomy Supervisor
Performed highly complex testing on clinical analyzers
Run, order and recorded known control values from analyzer to ensure reliability and accuracy in reporting test results
Closely followed trends and techniques in medical laboratory testing
Managed operations of the lab and supervised workers
Performed various administrative duties
Trained all lab personnel in daily operations of the lab
Cross trained to operate Analyzers: Olympus 400e/Immulite 2000/ Trinity A1C Analyzer
Developed and maintained positive patient relationships through effective communication skills
Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
Calibration Procedures
Running blood specimens for testing and verified results
Trained medical assistant for clinical procedures and clerical duties
Perform duties for processing of specimens
October 2008 - May 2009
North Central Baptist Hospital - Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Phlebotomist
Computer and Clerical Duties
Cross Trained in Microbiology
August 2002 - October 2009
Heart and Vascular Institute of Texas - Laboratory Tech
Facility Coordinator and manager to outpatient laboratory site
Coordinator of assistant living Phlebotomy
Senior Phlebotomist
Computer and Clerical Duties
July 2002 - September 2012
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Senior Phlebotomist
Assigned to train new Phlebotomists
Assigned to Specimen Processing Area
Cross trained in Microbiology
May 1996 - August 2002
North Central Baptist Hospital - Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Senior Phlebotomist
Assigned to train new Phlebotomist
Assigned to Specimen Processing Area
Cross trained in Microbiology
January 1996 - October 1998
University of Health Science - DNA Testing Coordinator (child support)
Coordinated scheduling with the Attorney General’s Office
Facility Manager
Phlebotomy Coordinator
Supervised other Phlebotomists
Telephone and clerical duties
October 1992 - January 1996
Infusion Centers of America - Facility Manager Phlebotomy Coordinator
Managed Outpatient Laboratory Department
Managed Deferral Eligibility, and Billing Staff
Responsible for Patient Collection Accounts
Assisted Physicians with Epidural Steroid Injections
Managed DNA Testing for Attorney General’s Office (child support services)
Telephone and clerical duties
February 1978 - September 1992
United States Army - Platoon Sergeant
Managed Battalion Aid Stations
Managed Outpatient clinics
Shift supervisor at BAMC Trauma Center
Education/Military Education
Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston Texas College Major - Child Psychology
Strengths
Highly motivated and goal oriented
Excellent Analytical and Organizational Skills
35 + years experience