Layla Velazquez
About Layla Velazquez
Layla Velazquez is a Mobile Phlebotomist with a Bachelor of Arts from Montclair State University. She has a diverse background in education and healthcare, having worked in various roles including lead phlebotomist and clinical lab associate.
Work at Qvin
Layla Velazquez has been employed at Qvin as a Mobile Phlebotomist since 2022. In this role, she operates in Menlo Park, California, and focuses on providing efficient phlebotomy services. Her responsibilities include collecting blood samples and ensuring accurate documentation. Layla actively contributes to improving processes by identifying errors and anomalies that could impact patient results or turnaround times.
Education and Expertise
Layla Velazquez studied at Montclair State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she attended the Institute for Business and Technology in Santa Clara, completing a Certificate of Achievement in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/CPT/EKG Technician from 2019 to 2020. Her educational background supports her expertise in phlebotomy and clinical laboratory practices.
Background in Healthcare
Layla has a diverse background in healthcare and education. She worked as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician at Kindred Healthcare for six months in 2021 and served as a Clinical Lab Associate at Color from 2022 to 2023. Prior to her roles in phlebotomy, she was a K-8 English Teacher at Paterson Public Schools for ten years, from 2007 to 2017. She also gained experience as a Laboratory Assistant at Eurofins Transplant Genomics from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements in Patient Care
In her professional roles, Layla Velazquez is recognized for her adaptability in changing patient care priorities and lab conditions. She is known for her attention to detail, particularly in catching small anomalies that could affect patient results or turnaround times. Her contributions are aimed at enhancing the quality of patient care and laboratory efficiency.
Current Role at Instalab
Since 2023, Layla has also been working at Instalab as a Lead Phlebotomist in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position allows her to focus on advanced biomarker data for disease risk assessment. Her role combines her passion for science with patient care, further enhancing her contributions to the healthcare field.