Lorena Torres
Narellan,NSW
Summary
Skilled Phlebotomy Technician with 19 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles, swabs testing. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Well organized successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Virtus Diagnostics, Sydney IVF
Revesby, NSW
10.2020 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- kept all areas clean, organized and in line with company professional standards, especially during this covid -19 pandemic.
Covid-19 Swabber
KE Select
Murarrie, QLD
07.2021 - Current
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Perform PCR swab, RAT and blood test for Covid -19
- Performing swab test in different setting for example on drive through, Jail and Airport.
Health Assesor
Bupa Migration Visa Service
Parramatta, NSW
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and need long-term goals.
- Served customers by going above and beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs.
- Creating comfortable environment for those of ethnic background in order for better efficiency in the work place.
- Data entry and constantly updating the health assessment of every client .
Pathology Technical Assistant
NSW Health Pathology
Liverpool, NSW
04.2011 - 04.2019
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- 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.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Performed data entry using Millennium PATHNET module and software.
- Conducted pediatric blood collection from heel and capillary draws.
- Performed triage of specimens,logging of specimens
Education
Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice
TAFE
Ultimo, NSWCertificate in Introduction To Forensic Medicine
Medical Register of Australia
WestmeadCertificate in Medical Terminology
Medical Register of Australia
WestmeadCertificate III in Pathology HLT32607
Laverty Pathology
West RydeSkills
- Patient Relations
- Problem Solving
- Strong work ethic
- Team player
- Quick learner
- Inter-professional skills
- Speak Spanish fluently
- Work well under pressure
- Attention to details
- Data Entry
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.
Auguste Rodin
Timeline
Covid-19 Swabber
KE Select
07.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Virtus Diagnostics, Sydney IVF
10.2020 - Current
Health Assesor
Bupa Migration Visa Service
02.2020 - 10.2020
Pathology Technical Assistant
NSW Health Pathology
04.2011 - 04.2019
Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice
TAFE
Certificate in Introduction To Forensic Medicine
Medical Register of Australia
Certificate in Medical Terminology
Medical Register of Australia
Certificate III in Pathology HLT32607
Laverty Pathology
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