Cassie Eckenrode
Amherst,OH
Summary
Experienced Phlebotomist bringing many years of experience. Expert in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedical Examiner
APPS
Cleveland
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for insurance applicants
- Collected and analyzed medical histories and physical examinations
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while handling confidential patient information
- Collected blood samples for laboratory analysis following standard procedures
Phlebotomist
University Hospitals
Cleveland, OH
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Travel to outpatient facilities collecting blood and other specimens
- Register all patients and verify insurance information
- Utilize appropriate equipment and instructions to collect, receive, and process laboratory specimens
- Track all specimens to the appropriate areas and send to the lab
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques
- Educated patients about procedures and addressed their concerns effectively
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis while ensuring proper labeling
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists on best practices and techniques
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy
Phlebotomist
Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, OH
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture
- Prepare, process, and store patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures using standard techniques
- Transport specimens to the laboratory of testing
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
Education
Polaris Career Center
Middleburg Heights , OhSkills
- Proven use in knowledge of blood collection equipment, tubes and order of draw
- Medical terminology course completed
- Knowledge of sterile technique, safety and legal considerations that pertain to phlebotomy
- Knowledge of the importance of pre-analytical factors that affect specimen quality
- Provide compassionate, empathetic, and understanding interactions with patients
- Follows laboratory policy/procedures
Timeline
Paramedical Examiner
APPS
01.2022 - 01.2026
Phlebotomist
University Hospitals
08.2016 - 01.2022
Phlebotomist
Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2016
Polaris Career Center