Maria Rojas

My name is Maria Pineda and I’m 34 years old and for the last six years, I’ve been working as a phlebotomist. 
 

Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.

• Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.

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

• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

• Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions.

• Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.

• Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.

• Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.

High school, diploma and certificate for Lab assistant