Phlebotomy Intern
Plainfield Outpatient Services
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and efficient blood draw services.
- Utilized knowledge of various needle gauges and equipment for successful blood collection from difficult-to-access veins.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
