Carmen P.

Carmen P. has a diverse work experience in the healthcare field. They started their career as a Medical Records Assistant at Randolph H. Chase, M.D., where they performed receptionist and administrative duties. They also trained new employees in this role. Carmen then worked at Chinese Hospital as a Laboratory/Pathology Assistant, where they performed venipuncture, handled samples, and served as a superuser for anatomic pathology. Additionally, they completed a phlebotomy externship at Chinese Hospital, applying skills learned in a clinical setting. Carmen later joined UCSF Medical Center as a Hospital Laboratory Technician, where they processed specimens and utilized EPIC and Sunquest for laboratory tests. Their most recent position is at Alameda Health System, where they started as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee and gained hands-on experience in various areas of clinical laboratory testing. They then advanced to the roles of Clinical Laboratory Scientist I and currently hold the position of Clinical Laboratory Scientist II.

Carmen P. began their education in 2011 at San Francisco State University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Microbiology with a minor in Chemistry. Carmen completed this program in 2016. In 2018, they returned to San Francisco State University to study Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, but it is unclear if they obtained a degree in this field.

Additionally, Carmen P. attended Bay Area Medical Academy for Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist training, although specific dates were not provided.

Carmen P. also holds two significant certifications. In October 2019, they obtained the Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP-MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology. In December 2019, they achieved the Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Generalist (CLS) certification from the California Department of Public Health.