Adrienne Burch

Phlebotomist Technician

JOHN GOLDMAN RHEUMATOLOGY OFFICE

ATLANTA, GA

03.2018 - Current

Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.