Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 2 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Works well independently or in a team setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Ensured accurate specimen collection by following established phlebotomy protocols and guidelines.
Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
Maintained sterile environments for safe and effective sample collection, reducing contamination risks.
Demonstrated adaptability in handling various types of patients, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and special needs individuals.
Upheld strict confidentiality standards to protect sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Consistently followed hospital protocol for proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials, ensuring safety compliance.
Supported lab technicians by properly preparing specimens for analysis, expediting results processing times.
Exhibited strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients from various cultural backgrounds to establish rapport quickly.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Restaurant Waiter
Front Range Barbeque
05.2013 - 03.2020
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information
Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
Education
Certified Phlebotomist Technician - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2031
No Degree - Letters, Arts, And Sciences
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
High School Diploma -
William J Palmer High School
Colorado Springs
05.2005
Skills
Quality control guidelines
HIPAA
Specimen labeling procedures
Venipuncture Expertise
Patient identification accuracy
Proper Labeling Techniques
Medical Terminology Familiarity
Order of draw mastery
Communication abilities
Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
Attention to Detail
Professionalism
Certification
PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Front Range Barbeque
05.2013 - 03.2020
Certified Phlebotomist Technician - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
No Degree - Letters, Arts, And Sciences
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
High School Diploma -
William J Palmer High School
PT - Phlebotomy Technician
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