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Aracely Graydon

Aracely Graydon

Spring Valley,NV

Summary

Licensed Phlebotomist with 20 years of experience in patient-focused services with comprehensive experience in high-volume output labs, handling live-patient samples collecting samples from newborn to geriatric, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and lab maintenance. Meticulous, detailed and accurate with strong follow-through and administrative 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.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist/ Medical Assistant

Alivio Medical Center & Stroger Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
12.2019 - 06.2024
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
  • Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
  • Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
  • Reported any abnormal results or trends to supervisor or laboratory manager.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
  • Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
  • Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
  • Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
  • Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
  • Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
  • Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Monitored patients for adverse reactions and provided immediate care as needed.
  • Conducted patient interviews and verified medical records to confirm test requisitions.
  • Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
  • Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
  • Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.

Certified Phlebotomist

Sparks Family Medicine
Las Vegas , NV
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
  • Counseled patients to ease their fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self.
  • Medical assistance duties, vital signs, preparing patients, EKG, pre-authorization, handled phone calls from patients and doctors for results and appointment's.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.

Phlebotomy Technician/Medical Assistant Technician

Cadence Hospital-Alivio Medical Center
Indianapolis, IN
10.2012 - 09.2017
  • Responsible of patient registration, insurance benefits, billing and coding.
  • Medical assistance taking patient vital signs, documenting patient information.
  • Called upon physicians to give updates on patient care.
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
  • Starting IV's on patients.
  • Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
  • Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Answering phone calls from patient for schedules, testing results, referrals.
  • Answering Doctors phone calls for results and patient concerns.
  • Responsable on getting patient insurance benefits.

Phlebotomist Technician

Mid America Laboratories
Indianapolis, IN
11.2009 - 08.2012
  • Entering patient demographics.
  • Responsable on collecting payments.
  • Printing patient results for doctors.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.

Phlebotomy Technician

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
08.2004 - 08.2009
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Responsable on collecting almost 60 to 75 patient in a 8 hour period.
  • Responsable on collecting blood specimens from new born to geriatrics.
  • Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
  • Processing and hadling specimen to the right department and to specialty laboratories.
  • Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ
2004

Medical Laboratory Technician

Harrison College - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Client-focused
  • Training and development
  • Positive learning process
  • Time management skills
  • File/records maintenance
  • Microsoft Office
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Quick learner
  • Results-oriented
  • Excellent communication
  • Proper storage procedures
  • Tracking specimens
  • Data entry
  • Sanitation and sterilization
  • Drawing blood
  • Quality control
  • Clinical laboratory license
  • Supervision

Timeline

Phlebotomist/ Medical Assistant

Alivio Medical Center & Stroger Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2024

Certified Phlebotomist

Sparks Family Medicine
11.2017 - 01.2019

Phlebotomy Technician/Medical Assistant Technician

Cadence Hospital-Alivio Medical Center
10.2012 - 09.2017

Phlebotomist Technician

Mid America Laboratories
11.2009 - 08.2012

Phlebotomy Technician

Tucson Medical Center
08.2004 - 08.2009

Phlebotomy Certification

Pima Medical Institute

Medical Laboratory Technician

Harrison College - Indianapolis

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