Anne Harris - Smith
Bensalem,Pennsylvania
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure [Job Phlebot position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistance/ Lab tech
Allied Heathcare Agency
- Increased efficiency in endoscopy unit operations by organizing equipment and maintaining sterilization protocols.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to strict infection control policies and procedures.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties surrounding invasive GI procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling for both routine and emergency GI procedures, optimizing resource utilization within the department.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of care provision.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
- Ambulated and assisted patients before and after procedures.
- Setup patient charts and documented information while ensuring confidentiality.
- Assisted physicians in performing upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations, esophageal dilation and biliary stent placements.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
08.2020 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Played an integral role in managing inventory levels within the department, ordering necessary supplies while minimizing waste to maintain cost-effective operations.
Phlebotomist
All Medical Personnel Agency
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Played an integral role in managing inventory levels within the department, ordering necessary supplies while minimizing waste to maintain cost-effective operations.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Robert wood Johnson Medical Center
08.2005 - 06.2011
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Education
Registered Nursing Program (ADN) - ADN
Jersey College - School of Nursing
Ewing , NJ06.2025
E5 - Naval EMT
Hospital Corpsman School- USN Military
Great Lakes, IL10.2000
Certtificate - Medical Assistance
AID -Allied Health Technical School
Philadelphia, PA04.1994
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Cross contamination control
- Medical terminology
- Insurance Billing
- 99% accuracy Blood collection
- IV therapy
- Injections for immunization
- Infection control assistant
- Problem solving
- Patient admission
- CPR Instructor
- Communication skills
- Credential Management
- Computer Skills
- Outlook
- Humanity
- Word press
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- HIPAA Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Medicaid Regulations
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
08.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist
All Medical Personnel Agency
06.2020 - 08.2020
Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Robert wood Johnson Medical Center
08.2005 - 06.2011
Medical Assistance/ Lab tech
Allied Heathcare Agency
Registered Nursing Program (ADN) - ADN
Jersey College - School of Nursing
E5 - Naval EMT
Hospital Corpsman School- USN Military
Certtificate - Medical Assistance
AID -Allied Health Technical School