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Ashiya Howard

Phlebotomist
New York,NY.

Summary

Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Phlebotomist/Logistics

Quest Diagnostics
New York, NY.
12.2022 - Current
  • Perform venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures on all ages.
  • Assist in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing including using a centrifuge.
  • Maintaine a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Responsible for transporting specimens to lab.

Emergency Medical Technician

Citywide Mobil Response
The Bronx, NY
04.2021 - 12.2023
  • Assisted in providing medical care to patients with illnesses and injuries.
  • Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation, maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
  • Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

Childcare Assistance

Humble life childcare
Poughkeepsie, NY
03.2013 - 02.2021
  • Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily attendance and other related information.

Medical Assistant/EKG/Phlebotomy Intern

Evident Health Services
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2012 - 02.2013
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
  • Protected confidentiality of patient care information and treatments to prevent data breaches.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.

Skills

  • Specimen Preparation and accurate labeling
  • Venipuncture blood draw
  • Patient care, support and assistance
  • Communication abilities
  • Vital signs assessment and monitoring
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and defibrillation
  • Patient transport
  • Airway Management
  • Emergency medical care
  • Infection control
  • Patient Transport
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Basic Life Support

Education

  • Bronx community college-EKG/Phlebotomy(12/2022)(02/2023)
  • Code one inc-EMT(06/2022)
  • Platt college-Medical Assistance/EKG/phlebotomy(08/2012)

Timeline

Lead Phlebotomist/Logistics

Quest Diagnostics
12.2022 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Citywide Mobil Response
04.2021 - 12.2023

Childcare Assistance

Humble life childcare
03.2013 - 02.2021

Medical Assistant/EKG/Phlebotomy Intern

Evident Health Services
06.2012 - 02.2013
Ashiya HowardPhlebotomist