William Festejo
Murrieta,California
Summary
Compassionate Phlebotomist Technician with proven expertise in venipuncture and patient care at Sharp Healthcare. Over [Number] years of experience in fast-paced hospital environments, skilled in accurate specimen collection using various techniques. Strong communication abilities enhance patient satisfaction and ease anxieties, while commitment to best practices ensures HIPAA compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPT1/Phlebotomist Technician
Sharp Healthcare
06.2004 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and capillary blood collection with precision and care.
- Trained and mentored new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices. (Preceptor).
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate blood collection services.
- Achieved successful venipunctures even in challenging situations such as pediatric or geriatric patients with difficult veins.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients. Expertise in Mary Birch Hospital for newborn and women.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies - Phlebotomist/Medical Lab Assistant
Regional Occupational Program
Chula Vista, CA01-2003
Skills
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Venipuncture expertise
- Pediatric phlebotomy
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Tech 1 (California) 12/29/2027
AHA BLS Healthcare
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
CPT1/Phlebotomist Technician
Sharp Healthcare
06.2004 - Current
Associate of Occupational Studies - Phlebotomist/Medical Lab Assistant
Regional Occupational Program