Martha Medina

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Cell: 661-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Adventist Health hospital

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Bakersfield, CA 93301

United States

661-***-****

Manager: Maria Martinez

Position: Lab assistant

Salary 28.00

Duties:

I rotate from all departments in the hospital from maternity, ICU, pre-op, post op, CDC (California department of Corrections) and Emergency Department. I draw from routine blood work, to stroke alerts, septic alerts, troponin alerts, many of which are hard draws due to illness, age or drug use all of which require their own appropriate processing of blood samples such as routine, timed specific, STAT, and transported on Ice. Great care is taken from the identification of the patient, ensuring each individual patient that their well-being are out number one priority. It would be an honor and privilege to once again serve our active and veteran community.

CBCC

6501 Truxtun Ave

Bakersfield Ca 93309

Supervisor: Andrew Wheeler

08/08/2018-present

Position: lab assistant

Duties:

I rotate from 4 departments in the draw station where I perform draws and collect specimens label and transport to receiving where I receive check for errors and aliquot and distribute to proper benches for processing I also work in send outs where we review all requisitions for errors and make corrections as needed separate plasma/ serum and place in proper storage containers ( frozen, refrigerate and room temperature) for courier pickup. Close, clean and maintain equipment at end of the day. Replenish all supplies for the next day.

San Dimas Medical Group 100 Old River Rd. Bakersfield Ca. 93311

661-***-****

Supervisor: Paula Blackwell Position: Lead Phlebotomist 03/11/14 - Present

Duties:

I work in an OB GYN Clinic and am the lead phlebotomist and draw between 40-60 patients per day. I train and supervise new and current phlebotomists. I greet patients in a cheerful and professional manner. Select venipuncture equipment appropriate for the test being performed. Draw blood specimens and instruct patient on proper collection methods on specimens such as: 24 hour urine, stool collection, and such. I draw and take special precautions on processing and transporting, such as: frozen, light sensitive, time sensitive, stat, platelet function, genetic testing, and all insuring they go to the correct corresponding laboratories ( which are 6). I draw between 6-10 GTT per day, and make sure to observe and listen to patients concerns regarding fainting spells or preferences on being laid down on draws to avoid reactions. If such concerns arise patient is taken to a room where the patient is made comfortable for the draw and is observed before during and after insuring patient safety. I generate labels and affix on the correct specimens. I perform clerical functions such as, scanning, filing, sending and receiving faxes, always adhering to HIPPA rules and regulations, answer calls for the laboratory results and direct them to the corresponding head nurse or doctor. Take messages and verbal orders from doctors. I operate the centrifuge on standard and special blood samples. There is many more duties I conduct on my 8 + hour shift. I have collected many satisfied customer comments written by patients on my professionalism, compassion and excellent phlebotomy skills, Which I will

provide upon request. It is a very busy medical facility yet I take the time to give each patient the individual and undivided attention on their care and concerns.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

NHCH Makalapa Laboratory Technician (09/29/2009- 11/12/13) - Phelbotomy Pearl Harbor, Hawaii United States

Supervisor: Apple Balibrea - 808-***-**** ext 248; Contact:Yes

Kohuna spectrum healthcare: Supervisor: Trina Bowman: 808-***-**** Pay Grade: ZZ -

Salary: $19.00 per hour

Hours per week: 25-40

Duties: Serves as a specimen processing technician and phlebotomist. I Greet patients

in a cheerful proffessional manner. Select venipuncture equipment appropriate for

the test order. Use the Vacutainer collection system and use of syringes, butterfly

needle devices and capillary puncture techniques. Ensuring patient safety and consistency with age considerations for all patients, infants, adolescents, adults and geriatrics

as well as employees. Ability to perform phlebotomy based on knowledge of standardized approved procedures and techniques on patients ranging from ambulatory to critically

ill on wards, with ability to use approved deviations from standard techniques to

draw difficult patients. Monitor patients for negative reactions and take appropriate measures to ease patient anxiety. Receive samples and specimens of tissue, blood,

urine, stool, sputum, and other body fluids. I enter test requests into computer.

Check all specimens are properly & completely labeled; assure proper requests hardcopy or Composite Health Care System (CHCS) computer orders & correct specimens are submitted

with all required information Generate lables, affix correct lables on specimens

. Perform clerical functions, proccessing duties and training of students and employees. Answer incoming phone calls, direct calls and take messages and verbal orders. I

have excellent communication skills along with organizational and public relations

skills. Instruct patients in the collection of certain specimens and dietary restrictions. Clarify orders with physicians and nursing staff. Schedule appointments for timed

test and special procedures. Obtain written confirmation of any

verbal orders or missing orders. Adhere to safety regulations and attend safety seminars. Identify patient and label according to laboratory policies. Adhere to

aseptic techniques. Record each patient drawn on phlebotomy log. Resolve problems

in the absence of the supervisor. Participated in the preparation and actual state inspections for laboratory re-certification.

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