Alketa Sulejmani
Stoneham,MA
Summary
Hardworking and competent Laboratory Technician with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Talent for enhancing the promotion of health and prevention of disease through public presentation and training workshops that target both community support workers and laypeople. Adept at leading groups and working with individuals to address different concerns. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Lahey Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Occupation Health
MilliporeSigma
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Performed pre-employment screenings, asking appropriate questions and following nursing guidelines.
- Provided company health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations and drug testing.
- Offered information and materials on health-related topics, including smoking cessation programs, flu prevention and proper hand washing.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Laboratory Technician
Health care nr 1
02.2002 - 02.2009
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Education
High School
Perikli Ikonomi
Albania Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
National Healthcare Certification Organization
Manchester, NH05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Faculty of Medicine
Vlore, Albania 07.1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Flexible schedule
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Drawing Blood
- Tracking Specimens
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Fluid and Tissue Disposal
- Instrument Sterilization
- Data Entry
- Specimen Collection
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Problem Solving
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Blood Culturing
- Glucose Screening
- Training Seminars
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Flexible Schedule
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician , National Healthcare Certification Organization - 2023
Albanian
Fluent Albanian speaking
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Lahey Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Occupation Health
MilliporeSigma
02.2021 - 11.2022
Laboratory Technician
Health care nr 1
02.2002 - 02.2009
High School
Perikli Ikonomi
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
National Healthcare Certification Organization
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Faculty of Medicine
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