Carolyn Smith
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Adept Phlebotomy Technician with a proven track record at URHCS, excelling in patient communication and infection control. Demonstrated expertise in biohazard disposal and medical records maintenance, enhancing lab efficiency and patient safety. Achieved a 20% increase in procedural compliance through meticulous documentation management and equipment sanitation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
URHCS
02.2009 - Current
- Speaks with patients to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Completes proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Draws blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Centrifuges blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Protects patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Follows physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Completes proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labels transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Monitor patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Stocks phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Logs patient information and records results into system.
- Package and ship specimens to central lab daily.
- Collects blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Wichita Falls Medical Assistant School
Wichita Falls, TX01.2024
Phlebotomy
Vernon College
Vernon, TX12.2008
GED -
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX01.1984
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Documentation Management
- Biohazard Disposal
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Infection Control
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
URHCS
02.2009 - Current
Wichita Falls Medical Assistant School
Phlebotomy
Vernon College
GED -
Midwestern State University
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