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Alham Alsaraji

Folsom,CA

Summary

Results-driven Phlebotomist with extensive experience at Al Zahra Laboratories, excelling in venipuncture and patient care. Demonstrated ability to enhance specimen accuracy and reduce processing errors through meticulous specimen handling and effective communication. Committed to maintaining infection control and improving patient comfort, ensuring a high standard of care in all procedures.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Doctor Abbas Abdul Muted Clinical Lab
Iraq
01.2010 - 04.2011

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  • Collected venous and capillary blood samples following patient identification and specimen handling protocols
  • Prepared collection supplies, labels, and requisitions to support efficient laboratory workflow
  • Verified patient information and test orders to reduce specimen labeling and processing errors
  • Maintained infection control practices during sample collection, transport, and disposal procedures

Phlebotomist

Umm Al-summaq Medical Laboratories
Jordan
02.2009 - 12.2009
  • Collected venous and capillary blood samples using proper phlebotomy techniques and patient identification checks.
  • Verified requisitions, labels, and test requirements to prevent specimen errors before processing.
  • Maintained infection control practices, PPE compliance, and sterile handling throughout blood collection procedures.
  • Prepared specimens for transport, centrifugation, and laboratory processing according to handling protocols.

Phlebotomist

Al Zahra Laboratories
Jordan
01.2007 - 03.2009
  • Collected venous and capillary blood samples following patient identification and specimen handling protocols
  • Prepared collection supplies, labels, and requisitions to support efficient laboratory workflow
  • Verified patient information and test orders to reduce specimen labeling and processing errors
  • Maintained infection control practices during sample collection, transport, and disposal procedures
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
  • Adapted to diverse patient needs by employing variety of blood collection techniques.
  • Improved patient comfort and trust with compassionate communication and professional bedside manner.
  • Reduced patient wait times by implementing effective appointment scheduling system.
  • Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using Software and Software to validate patient insurance information.
  • Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.

Education

Phlebotomy Technician -

Vallejo Adult School
Roseville, CA
06.2026

Associate of Science -

University of Baghdad
Iraq
09.1999

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Patient support
  • Blood culture collection
  • Data entry
  • Infection control
  • Quality control
  • Sample storage
  • Geriatric phlebotomy
  • Skin puncture
  • Health education
  • Staff management
  • Medical testing
  • Health and safety
  • Medical terminology
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Multi-sample collection
  • Proper labeling
  • Sanitation and sterilization
  • Venipuncture and capillary puncture
  • Blood component separation
  • Communication
  • Blood collection
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Butterfly venipuncture
  • Excellent communication
  • Phlebotomy technician (PT)
  • Finger stick method
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • CPR/AED
  • Phlebotomy technician

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Doctor Abbas Abdul Muted Clinical Lab
01.2010 - 04.2011

Phlebotomist

Umm Al-summaq Medical Laboratories
02.2009 - 12.2009

Phlebotomist

Al Zahra Laboratories
01.2007 - 03.2009

Phlebotomy Technician -

Vallejo Adult School

Associate of Science -

University of Baghdad
Alham Alsaraji