Maria E Urraca Batista
Orlando,FL
Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering several years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing, and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
East Orange, NJ
12.2022 - Current
- Verified patient identification prior to collecting specimens.
- Labeled collected specimens accurately according to protocol.
- Processed specimens according to laboratory guidelines including centrifugation, aliquoting, freezing and packing as required.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding the collection process, safety precautions and post-collection care instructions.
- Prepared collection containers, needles and other supplies needed for specimen collection.
- Maintained records of patient information, test results and lab activities in accordance with established protocols.
- Reviewed orders for accuracy before initiating collections.
- Performed venipuncture and skin punctures on patients of all ages to collect blood samples for laboratory testing.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area including decontamination of surfaces between patient visits per infection control policies and procedures.
Phlebotomist Technician
Accurate Diagnostics Lab
East Orange, NJ
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Labeled collected specimens accurately according to protocol.
- Verified patient identification prior to collecting specimens.
- Processed specimens according to laboratory guidelines including centrifugation, aliquoting, freezing and packing as required.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding the collection process, safety precautions and post-collection care instructions.
- Prepared collection containers, needles and other supplies needed for specimen collection.
- Reviewed orders for accuracy before initiating collections.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
Phlebotomist Technician
Empire City Laboratories
Haverstraw, NY
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Complied with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Labeled collected specimens accurately according to protocol.
- Verified patient identification prior to collecting specimens.
- Processed specimens according to laboratory guidelines including centrifugation, aliquoting, freezing and packing as required.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding the collection process, safety precautions and post-collection care instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area including decontamination of surfaces between patient visits per infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
Home Health Aide
Bridges Home Health
West Nyack, NY
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Rockland County BOCES
West Nyack, NY02-2022
High School Diploma -
Richard King Highs School
Corpus Christi, TX06-2010
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Venipuncture Technique
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- Specimen Collection
- Multitasking
- Sample Processing
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
12.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
Accurate Diagnostics Lab
09.2022 - 12.2022
Phlebotomist Technician
Empire City Laboratories
03.2022 - 09.2022
Home Health Aide
Bridges Home Health
01.2016 - 01.2017
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Rockland County BOCES
High School Diploma -
Richard King Highs School