Experienced with venipuncture techniques and patient interaction in clinical settings. Utilizes meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen collection. Track record of maintaining patient comfort and fostering calm environment during procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
02.2024 - 04.2025
Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
Supported laboratory technicians by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, facilitating smoother workflow.
Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Woburn and North Andover Pediatrics
01.2014 - 02.2023
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Participated in cross-training initiatives, bolstering the overall skill set of the team and promoting a collaborative work environment.
Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
Contributed to maintenance of patient records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information was available for healthcare providers.
Streamlined inventory management process for phlebotomy supplies, preventing shortages and overstock situations.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Enhanced lab safety measures by conducting regular equipment maintenance and implementing updated protocols.
Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Served as a reliable source of information for colleagues seeking assistance or clarification on laboratory procedures or equipment use.
Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
Managed inventory levels effectively by tracking supply usage and placing orders for required materials before depletion.
Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
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