Amy Smith
Allentown,PA
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with extensive experience at Penn Medicine, excelling in patient care and specimen handling. Proven ability to maintain high accuracy in specimen tracking and labeling, ensuring timely results. Skilled in venipuncture and committed to infection control protocols, fostering a safe environment for patients and colleagues.
Dependable PCT/Tech effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT/Phlebotomist
Penn Medicine
03.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Documented patients vital signs
- EKG's done per doctor orders
- IV site was clean and not leaking
Phlebotomist
St. Luke's
08.2006 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Performed EKG'S
- Performed Drug Testing and sent outs.
Education
No Degree - EKG Tech Certification
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA03-2015
Lehigh County Community College
Emmaus High School
Emmaus, PA11-2006
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Data entry
- Specimen preparation
- Quality control
- Paperwork processing
Certification
EKG
Phlebotomy
Timeline
PCT/Phlebotomist
Penn Medicine
03.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
St. Luke's
08.2006 - 01.2018
No Degree - EKG Tech Certification
Northampton Community College
Lehigh County Community College
Emmaus High School
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