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Anna Harrington

Richwood,OH
Anna Harrington

Summary

Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with a 12 year track record in painless venipuncture. Comprehensive understanding of infection control and sterilization practices. Experience in patient-focused services with comprehensive experience in high-volume inpatient and outpatient labs handling patient samples, calibrating laboratory equipment and maintaining spaces. Meticulous, detailed and accurate with strong follow-through and skills. Professional and composed decision-maker resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. Strong communicator when interfacing seamlessly with patients, doctors and medical staff. Expert in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques. Motivated professional offering years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient laboratory settings. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines every time. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking to obtain employment opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Basecamp Recovery Center

Laboratory Phlebotomist
03.2021 - 10.2023

Job overview


  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Organized daily work based on collection.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
  • 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.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and procedures.

OhioHealth

Inpatient-Outpatient Lab Assistant Phlebotomist
05.2014 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Collected inpatient and outpatient specimens from patients and processed them in the lab for diagnosis.
  • Entered, edited, and faxed lab orders to doctors and employers in a timely manner.
  • Obtained a wide range of computer skills.
  • Recorded and reported test results accurately according to established procedures.
  • Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Excellent in customer service skills.
  • Prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process or quality control.
  • Participated in team collaboration initiatives to plan for company's future growth.
  • Expertly procured and processed specimens for laboratory staff.
  • Produced and submitted laboratory documents and reports per compliance requirements.
  • Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
  • Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
  • Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Education

Marion Technical College
Marion, OH

Associate of Science from Medical Laboratory Technology
06.2026

University Overview

Ohio School of Phlebotomy
Columbus

Phlebotomy from Phlebotomy
03.2024

University Overview

Marion Technical College
Marion, OH

Phlebotomy from Phlebotomy
06.2012

University Overview

Skills

  • Excellent blood drawing and specimen collection skills
  • Data entry
  • Proper storage procedures
  • Tracking specimens
  • Sharps disposal
  • Quality control
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Sanitation and sterilization
  • Biohazard waste disposal
  • MS Office
  • PPE use
  • Faxing orders
  • Reliable, dependable
  • Professional customer service skills
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Medical office administration
  • Patient Care
  • Patient support
  • Data Entry
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Quality Control

Certification

National Phlebotomy Certification

Hobbies

Hobbies

Hiking

Camping

Exploring

Fishing

Gardening and plants

Traveling

Running and exercising

Timeline

Laboratory Phlebotomist
Basecamp Recovery Center
03.2021 - 10.2023
Inpatient-Outpatient Lab Assistant Phlebotomist
OhioHealth
05.2014 - 03.2019
Marion Technical College
Associate of Science from Medical Laboratory Technology
Ohio School of Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy from Phlebotomy
Marion Technical College
Phlebotomy from Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy National Certification

Anna Harrington