Barwako Yussuf
San Jose,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Washington Hospital Center
Fremont, CA
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed venipunctures, fingersticks and heel sticks on patients of all ages.
- Assisted with processing specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and results.
- Provided patient education regarding specimen collection procedures.
- Prepared equipment needed for specimen collection and disposal of biohazard materials.
- Utilized appropriate safety precautions when handling needles and hazardous material.
- Responded to inquiries from patients and staff members in a professional manner.
- Adhered to quality assurance standards set by the laboratory facility.
- Processed orders through the laboratory information system.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy.
- Ensured proper labeling of specimens according to lab protocol.
- Disposed of used needles in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
- Executed blood draws in an efficient and timely manner.
- Monitored expiration dates for reagents, media, tubes.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp Regional Lab
Saint Paul, MN
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Explaining the procedure, answering questions, and ensuring the patient is comfortable.
- Drawing Blood Using proper techniques to collect blood samples, often via venipuncture, finger sticks, or heel sticks.
- Labeling Samples Correctly labeling all collected samples to ensure accurate processing and results.
- Maintaining Equipment Keeping needles, test tubes, and other equipment sterile and in good condition.
- Handling Samples Properly storing and transporting blood samples to the laboratory.
- Record Keeping Documenting the blood draw and maintaining accurate patient records.
- Patient Care Monitoring patients for any adverse reactions during or after the blood draw and providing first aid if necessary.
- Adhering to Protocol's Following safety and health guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure the safety of both the patient and the phlebotomist.
Teacher's Assistant
Tank elementary school
Green Bay, WI
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
Education
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASkills
- Physiology Understanding
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Capillary puncture
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Venipuncture Technique
- Blood culture collection
- Order of draw
- Proper Tourniquet Application
- Sample storage
- Anatomy knowledge
- Glucose testing
- Data Entry
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Washington Hospital Center
02.2021 - 05.2023
Phlebotomist
LabCorp Regional Lab
05.2018 - 07.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Tank elementary school
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
De Anza College
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