Seasoned Phlebotomist with more than 22 years of experience in fast-paced Doctors Office and PSC. Excellent Patient Service and Hard Working skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in Providing care and top quality specimen production.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics, Patient Services
08.2022 - Current
Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
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.
Phlebotomist
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
02.2014 - 08.2022
Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies
Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use
Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics Sugarland
06.2005 - 04.2013
Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies
Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer
Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.