Phlebotomy Technician
Resume:
Sandra Alcantar
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Tucson, AZ 85711
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My work history has been working as a phlebotomist. I also have many years experience as a medical assistant. My recent employment has been as a Phlebotomist at a Clinical Lab for the last 8 years Work Experience
Phlebotomist
Arizona Community Physicians - Tucson, AZ
March 2014 to March 2022
I worked as a phlebotomist at this 13 physicians office for 8 years . I drew blood on approximately 70 patients a day various age groups. I received lab orders from outside physicians. Communicating with outside physicians verifying orders also drawing and preparing and sending specimens to outside labs for specialty lab tests.
Caregiver
Self-Employed - Tucson, AZ
November 2012 to December 2014
Consulted with Home health nurse on post-surgery care for 2 clients
• Performed health related tasks: vital signs, urinalysis, monitoring medication, wound care, injections for anemia and to prevent blood clots.
• Prepared and maintained records of client progress.
• Perform housekeeping duties: cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, running errands
• Personal Hygiene assistance, incontinence care
Lab Manager/ Lab Technician/Phlebotomist
Tri-Valley Cancer Research and Treatment Center - Casa Grande, AZ October 2006 to November 2012
Opened and Managed an Oncology/Hematology laboratory
• Collected and analyzed blood and urine specimens.
• CLIA and OSHA Certified
• Quality Control, Precision Testing, Proficiency Testing.
• Administration of I.V's for chemotherapy patients and monitoring of I.V. medications
• Obtaining referrals to hospice, as needed, and to specialist; x-ray, cat scan and PET scan
• Met with Lab Director and lab consultants on regulations on analyzers
• Met with representatives about new equipment, new procedures
• Cross trained in filing reports in patient's charts, injections, vital signs, EKG's Medical Assistant/Treatment room Float
Carondelet Medical Group - Tucson, AZ
2003 to October 2006
Assisted physicians with EKGs, oximetry machine, pap smears, injections, vital signs
• IV treatments for arthritis and for hydration
• Vaccines on infants and children
• Urinalysis, calibrating urine machine, ear lavage
• Toenail removal and stitch removal
• Ordering supplies for treatment room
• Consulting patients on Coumadin treatment, adjusting medications
• Discarding expired sample drugs
• Filing tests results in patient's charts and contacting patient on results. Lab Technician/Lab Manager
Green Valley Medical Center - Green Valley, AZ
March 1998 to February 2001
Assisted in opening up a new lab for a six doctor Radiology/Oncology office
• Met with sales representatives, laboratory distributors and doctors to assure that proper machines were purchased and proper documents were signed.
• Appropriate tests were done to meet the regulations set by the government.
• Collected and analyzed blood and urine specimens
• Documentation of the machine's performance each day, to include the repair of machines when failed to meet proper standards
• Meeting with other doctors and facilities to obtain contracts to generate revenue. Lab Assistant/Medical Assistant/Lead Phlebotomist
Internal Medicine Associates - Tucson, AZ
June 1992 to March 1998
Collected and analyzed blood and urine specimens including cultures and microscopics.
• Reporting results to designated doctors
• Communicating with participating reference labs regarding patient's results
• Supervising and training phlebotomist students
• Maintaining tracking systems and log books in regards to all patient lab work.
• Coordinated the training of medical assistants in phlebotomy procedures and waived tests
• Assisted physicians with patients vital signs, injections, physical exams' KEG'S. Owner/Contractor
Biometrics Profile, Tucson, AZ
• Delegating job duties to my employees to perform medical examinations for insurance companies requested by the agents
• Met with agents to discuss services provided by company to obtain contracts to perform examinations in Tucson and throughout the southwest.
• Setting up an appointment with the client who is applying for insurance
• Performing examinations on clients which included; drawing and centrifuging blood, EKGs, urinalysis, TVCs, vitals signs, questionnaire regarding medical history
• .Preparing and transporting blood and urine samples to labs via Federal Express.
• Keeping records of exams, filing record keeping of accounts, insurance information and billing documents.
• Drug testing for Southern Pacific Railroad, U.S. West Direct, and Fort Huachuca Army Officers.
• Experienced in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, ensured that my employees were covered under workman's compensation and had proper health insurance. Education
High School Diploma
Palo Verde High School
Nursing Prerequisites
Pima Community College
certificate in Medical Assistant
Health Careers Institute
Skills
• Laboratory Management
Certifications and Licenses
AED Certification
September 2021
CPR Certification
September 2021
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
First Aid Certification
Additional Information
• 14+ years working in Medical laboratories and as a Phlebotomist
• 9+ years as a Medical Assistant
• 3 years conducting physical exams for insurance companies
• 2 years as a Caregiver
• Enjoy working in the healthcare environment
• Mature, dependable and reliable
• Establish and maintain excellent patient relationships
• Strong organizational skills
• Highly motivated person can work independently or as a team
• Current CPR, Medical Assistant
• Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; EHR /EMR ADDITIONAL SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Current in CPR, Certified Medical Assistant
I am able to perform venipuncture, EKGs and injections. I am experienced in working with the following lab instruments:
TSOH AIA - 6000 Coumatrak Protime Systems
Abbott Imx Roche Cobas Mira Plus
Cell Dyn 1700 Lab-Daq Computer Systems
Coag - a - Mate xm
Clinitek 100
Behring Opus
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