Anthony Todd
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Certified Phlebotomy Technician with 17 years of extensive expertise in patient care, clinical skills, and quality assurance. Adept at implementing innovative techniques to enhance patient comfort and streamline operations, consistently exceeding targets and improving lab efficiency. Certified Phlebotomy Technician with extensive expertise in patient care, clinical skills, and quality assurance. Skilled in implementing innovative techniques to enhance patient comfort and streamline operations, consistently exceeding targets and improving lab efficiency. Passionate about advancing phlebotomy practices and mentoring new technicians to elevate department performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist Patient Care Technician
Lab Corp
04.2013 - 10.2024
- Kept work area clean and organized, adhering to strict standards for sanitation and infection prevention.
- Reduced specimen collection errors with thorough patient verification and accurate order interpretation.
- Maintained a safe work environment by consistently following infection control and safety protocols.
- Mentor new technicians, improving overall department performance.
- Consistently exceeding daily sample collection targets while maintaining high accuracy. Contribute to reduced wait times and improved patient experience.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs between shifts by maintaining clear and accurate shift notes, communicating any pertinent information to colleagues.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences through empathetic communication skills during blood draws and sample collections.
- Consistently met quotas for daily blood draw volume while maintaining high standards for puncture success rates.
Certified Clinical Lab Assistant
United West Labs
02.2007 - 04.2013
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and documentation procedures.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other lab departments on complex cases, improving overall diagnostics capabilities.
- Provided exceptional support to clinical staff with prompt response times for critical test result inquiries.
- Reduced turnaround time for urgent tests by prioritizing workload efficiently during peak hours.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Education
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Certificate of Completion
Phoenix, AZ04-2002
Certified Nurse Assistant
CNA
The Phoenix Shanti Group02-1994
Skills
- Sample and specimen collection
- Safety Protocols Adherence
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture Expertise
- HIPAA
- Blood collection techniques
- Infection control measures
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Interpersonal abilities
Contactinformation
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Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist Patient Care Technician
Lab Corp
04.2013 - 10.2024
Certified Clinical Lab Assistant
United West Labs
02.2007 - 04.2013
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Certificate of Completion
Certified Nurse Assistant
CNA