Ali Cherenfant
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Certified by the State of New York with more than 12 years of experience within hospital and laboratory settings.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval.
- Possess excellent patient-relations skills - known for having a caring spirit and the ability to alleviate patient anxieties.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
590 5th Ave New York, Ny 10036
03.2024 - Current
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collect Patients insurance Information and collecting open invoice payments and draw fees
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Certified Phlebotomist
BIO DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
01.2013 - Current
- Managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of over 20 phlebotomists at multiple nursing home locations, setup up phlebotomist schedules and house calls
- Closely collaborate with management to make necessary improvement and satisfy resident needs
- Manage phlebotomy procedures for inpatients at nursing homes, as well as house calls
- Perform and train new graduates as well as permanent staff on proper steps of venipuncture, while upholding OSHA regulations
Certified Phlebotomist
61st Street Service Corp
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers and patient support departments to ensure high quality of service while using epic program
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Certified Phlebotomist
Xeron Industrial
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens.
Certified Phlebotomist
KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL
450 Clarkson Ave Brooklyn, Ny 11203
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Performs clerical work and responds to physicians' and nurses' inquiries.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Certified Phlebotomist
Bio Reference Laboratory Inc
Hotel Trades
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Certified Phlebotomist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Performed vitals and phlebotomy for patients
- Over 150 Patients Daily
- Collaborated with clinical team and provided assistance with procedures when needed
- Utilized basic and advanced computer and data skills.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Allen School of Health Sciences
01.2012
Diploma of Education, Mechanical Engineering -
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School
01.1994
Skills
- Cpr certified
- Venipuncture
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Recording data
- Sample and specimen collection
- Data Entry
- Paperwork Processing
- Patient support
- Patient Care
- Patient preparation
Certification
NHA-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA-CPT), National Phlebotomy Association, 02/2019, 08/2024, 20-0050R19
BLS Provider Renew By 6/2025
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
03.2024 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist
61st Street Service Corp
12.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Phlebotomist
Xeron Industrial
07.2019 - 04.2020
Certified Phlebotomist
KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL
05.2018 - 10.2018
Certified Phlebotomist
Bio Reference Laboratory Inc
03.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Phlebotomist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
02.2014 - 08.2015
Certified Phlebotomist
BIO DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
01.2013 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Allen School of Health Sciences
Diploma of Education, Mechanical Engineering -
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School