KIMBERLY PAYAN

Lancaster, CA *****

661-***-**** - adwdkv@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Structured Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.

SKILLS

Laboratory Safety Protocols

Susceptibility Testing

Lab Equipment Processes

Direct Patient Care

Patient Health Information Access

Professional Phone Etiquette

Documentation and Recordkeeping

Special Assignments

Clerical Support

Customer Service

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Clean Equipment

Medical Microbiology

Gram Staining

Patient Information

Sample Collection Techniques

Customer Needs Assessments

Aseptic Techniques

Acute Care Expertise

Critical Thinking

Confidential Records Management

Reading Comprehension

Client Satisfaction

Operational Standards

Infection Control Procedures

Customer Experience

Specimen Examination

Effective Communication

Patient Data Identification

Quality Assurance

Chemical Handling

Critical Thinking Skills

Hazardous Material Handling

Specimen Preparation

Records Management Systems

Corrective Actions

Analyze Body Fluids

Regulatory Compliance

Issue Resolution

Blood Sample Collection

Quality Control Procedures

Sterile Procedures and Techniques

Systems Analysis

WORK HISTORY

01/2007 to Current Laboratory Technician

Antelope Valley Hospital – Lancaster

Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly. Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books. Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards. Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product. Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses. Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.

Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.

Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished. Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples. Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results. Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy. Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.

Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational. Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab. 01/2005 to 01/2007 Phlebotomist

Garrison Family Medical Group – Palmdale, CA

Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients. Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection. Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols. Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness. Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.

Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily. Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality. Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.

Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.

Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks Number times per day.

Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.

Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs. EDUCATION

09/2004 MEDICAL ASSISTING, PHLEBOTOMY

ANTELOPE VALLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE, MEDICAL ASSISTANT - LANCASTER, CA

EKG, VENIPUNCTURE AND PATIENT CARE

High School Diploma : General Studies

DESERT SANDS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL - Lancaster, CA

CERTIFICATIONS

Ca phlebotomy License CPT13683 - exp 7/2024

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