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Sylvia Bucayan Lopez

Wellington,Wainuiomata

Summary

I am writing to apply for the position of Specimen Services Technician / Trainee Permanent, Part-time

I have spent the past nine and a half years working in the New Zealand Health sector as a Qualified Pre-Analytical Medical Laboratory Technician and Phlebotomist for Hutt Hospital Laboratory Services and presently for the Wellington Southern Community Laboratory Hutt Hospital site.

As a Pre-analytical technician and phlebotomist, I am highly competent in varying skill sets which includes providing exceptional patient care and services, respect of patient privacy, accurate patient identification, collection and handling of appropriate blood and other specimens and patient after care.

I bring an extensive multi-skill experience in the laboratory and an organized and highly detail-oriented work ethic to the position plus the willingness to learn and to be adaptable.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Hutt Hospital Medical Laboratory Services
01.2012 - Current
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Compassionate and caring, with a sincere desire to provide high-quality care to patients of all ages and circumstances.
  • Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
  • Respects and ensures patient confidentiality at all times and in all matters.
  • Orders consumables as may require and ensures stocks are well maintained

Medical Practitioner

Philippine Coast Guard
01.1993 - 01.2008
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based medical practices and staying updated on the latest treatment protocols.
  • Reduced medication errors by streamlining communication with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Improved patient satisfaction rates through empathetic listening and addressing concerns in a timely manner.

Hospital Resident Physician

West Visayas State University Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Improved patient care by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize patient outcomes and maintain adherence to industry standards.
  • Interpret, analyze, and synthesize various data gathered through history taking physical examination, and laboratory procedures and in the process derive a primary diagnosis and differential diagnosis
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

Skills

  • More than 20 years of delivering quality health care to patients and clients as a phlebotomist, pre-analytical technician and physician
  • Establishes excellent patient rapport and health care experience to patients Effective communicator, sincere and compassionate
  • Ensures timely and efficient collection and processing of blood samples and other specimens, orders and maintains daily stock consumables volume levels
  • Flexible, and assists in management duties when entrusted
  • Excellent attention to detail and works very well under high-volume environments

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

References

Susan Udy

Team Leader

Wellington Southern Community Laboratory

Hutt Hospital Laboratory Site

Mob: 027 525 7970


Lloyd Huntsman

Core Laboratory Manager 2IC

Wellington Southern Community Laboratory

Hutt Hospital Laboratory Site

Contact No. 04 570 9992 Mob: 0277289626


Catherine Clarke

Pre-Analytical Coordinator

Wellington Southern Community Laboratory

Hutt Hospital Laboratory Site

Contact No. 04 570 9992

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Hutt Hospital Medical Laboratory Services
01.2012 - Current

Hospital Resident Physician

West Visayas State University Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1997

Medical Practitioner

Philippine Coast Guard
01.1993 - 01.2008
Sylvia Bucayan Lopez