Christina V.

Christina V. has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Christina began their career as a E5 Sergeant in the US Army, where they were responsible for transportation and combat lifesaving. After four years in the army, they transitioned to the healthcare industry, starting as a Healthcare Administrative Assistant and Medical Assistant at Arizona Heart and Lung Surgery. Christina handled patient charts, scheduled surgery, and performed various medical procedures.

Following their role at Arizona Heart and Lung Surgery, Christina worked as a Medical Assistant at Jazayeri P. Dr., where they prepped surgical rooms and assisted with patient visits. Christina then joined LabCorp as a Phlebotomist, conducting veinipunctures and processing samples.

In 2011, Christina joined Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona as an Operations RPT, AHA. Christina managed multiple locations, overseeing operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies. After eight years with Sonora Quest Laboratories, Christina moved to Grifols, where they held various positions. Christina first served as a Center Quality Manager, advocating for safety and managing audits. Subsequently, they were promoted to Center Director RPT(AMT), AHA, where they were responsible for overall operations and safety.

Christina's most recent position is with Pinnacle Transplant Technologies as the Manager of Operations. Christina'srole involves supervising departments, coordinating workload, and enforcing policies to ensure productivity and audit readiness.

Throughout their career, Christina has demonstrated leadership skills, regulatory compliance expertise, and a commitment to patient safety.

Christina V. began their education journey in 2006 at the University of Phoenix, where they pursued an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Christina completed their degree in 2008. That same year, Christina also obtained a Certification in Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist from Gila Community College.

In terms of higher education, Christina enrolled at the University of Arizona in 2022 and is expected to complete their Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management in 2024.

Christina has also acquired several additional certifications throughout their career. In 2004, they obtained a Combat Lifesaver EMT certification from the US Army. In 2006, they became a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from ARIZONA HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE. In 2017, they completed a Leadership Development program at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. The following year, Christina obtained their Situational Leadership certification from Laboratory Sciences Of Arizona. Christina'smost recent certification is as a Registered Phlebotomy Technician, which they obtained from AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology in 2019.

It is worth noting that there is an additional certification listed as "Certified Lean Practitioner" from Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. However, specific information regarding the month and year of its acquisition is not available.