Griselda Portorreal
UPMC
Harrisburg
1
Language
26
years of professional experience
Experienced specimen processing and phlebotomy professional with a strong record in blood collection, proper labeling, laboratory safety, and workflow prioritization. Known for accurate accessioning, efficient specimen routing, and training new staff.
Work History
Senior Specimen Processor
14 Years 11 Months- Verified specimen labels, requisitions, and patient identifiers for accurate accessioning.
- Logged specimens into laboratory information systems with precise data entry.
- Routed, prioritized, and distributed specimens to appropriate testing departments.
- Processed blood, urine, and other specimens according to collection requirements.
- Centrifuged, aliquoted, and prepared specimens for downstream laboratory analysis.
- Trained new staff on accessioning procedures, workflow standards, and quality checks.
Phlebotomy Coordinator
5 Years 9 Months- Coordinated phlebotomy schedules, balancing patient volume, staff availability, and specimen collection priorities.
- Monitored specimen handling procedures to maintain accuracy, integrity, and timely laboratory delivery.
- Trained new phlebotomy staff on collection standards, workflow expectations, and compliance requirements.
- Resolved daily collection issues by communicating with clinical teams, patients, and laboratory personnel.
- Streamlined phlebotomy workflows to reduce delays and improve service consistency across departments.
- Supported quality control activities by identifying collection errors and reinforcing proper venipuncture technique.
- Assisted team members with completing complex tasks.
Emergency Room Technician
5 Years 8 Months- Performed EKGs, telemetry setup, and cardiac monitoring for emergent patient assessments.
- Obtained vital signs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection with accuracy.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with emergency procedures, patient preparation, and trauma room support.
- Supported patient transport, repositioning, and safe transfer using proper lifting techniques.
- Prepared treatment areas, stocked supplies, and maintained readiness for rapid emergency response.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital sign monitors.
Education
GED
Medical Assistant - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Skills
Safety protocols
Phlebotomy techniques
Blood collection
Specimen processing
Pipetting techniques
Specimen handling
Specimen processing
Accurate accessioning
Multitasking
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Laboratory experience
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Specimen Processor
UPMC
11.2011 - CurrentRead More
Phlebotomy Coordinator
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories
02.2006 - 11.2011Read More
Emergency Room Technician
St Luke's- Roosevelt Hospital
06.2000 - 02.2006Read More
MS 143
GED
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Mandl School of Allied Health
Medical Assistant from Certified Phlebotomy Technician
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