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Gladis Guardado

@gladisguardado

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Experienced certified medical assistant and phlebotomist with 25+ years in clinical patient care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking patient-centered clinical roles in hospitals or outpatient cardiology where I can apply my certifications, hands-on skills, and bilingual communication to improve patient care.

I am a certified medical assistant, phlebotomist, EKG technician and Holter monitor technician with over 25 years working in hospitals, diagnostic labs and outpatient cardiology practices.

My recent roles include Certified Medical Assistant and Holter Monitor Technician at Cardiology and Internal Medicine, plus per-diem EKG work at South Shore University Hospital and phlebotomy at Quest Diagnostics.

I have broad hands-on clinical experience: obtaining vitals, drawing and preparing specimens, performing EKGs and Holter/loop monitor setup and downloads, assisting physicians with procedures, and managing front-desk office duties like scheduling and insurance verification.

I am bilingual in Spanish and English, trained at Dover Technical School, hold certifications in medical assisting, EKG and phlebotomy, and consistently bring a caring, professional attitude serving diverse patient populations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Certified Medical Assistant

Current

Cardiology and Internal Medicine

Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Provide Holter monitor setup/analysis, patient assessment, vital sign collection, specimen collection, and front-desk/insurance coordination; supported physicians with procedures and managed referrals, improving office workflow.

Holter Monitors Phlebotomy Vital Signs Insurance Verification Patient Intake

Current

Phlebotomist II

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Quest Diagnostics

Nov 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Drew blood from outpatients and managed front-desk duties on Saturdays, ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing.

Phlebotomy Specimen Processing Front Desk Operations Accessioning

Technologist Assistant

Zwanger Pesiri Radiology

Sep 2014 - Jul 2020 (5 years 10 months)

Prepared patients for MRI/CT exams, managed front-desk tasks, and coordinated patient flow to support imaging services.

MRI CT Workflow Patient Coordination

Phlebotomist II

Baylor Medical Center at Garland

Mar 2006 - Jul 2014 (8 years 4 months)

Performed inpatient and outpatient blood draws and managed front-desk responsibilities to support clinical laboratory operations.

Phlebotomy Inpatient Draws Outpatient Draws

Phlebotomist II

Clinical Pathology Laboratory

Aug 2003 - Mar 2006 (2 years 7 months)

Completed outpatient blood collections, answered multi-line phones, performed front-desk duties, and handled accessioning and paperwork for orders.

Phlebotomy Accessioning Front Desk Duties Specimen Processing

Certified Medical Assistant

Private Medical Practices

Jun 2000 - May 2003 (2 years 11 months)

Provided medical assistant duties including patient assessment, vitals, medication refills, specimen collection, minor procedure assistance, and administrative support across multiple physicians' offices.

Phlebotomy Medical Documentation Insurance Verification