CHANDRA RAI
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Productive Phlebotomist offering several years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing, and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Akron, OH
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Phlebotomist
LAB CARE PLUS
Tallmadge, OH
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Laboratory Science
Stark State College
Canton, OHSkills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Specimen processing
- Patient verification
- Safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Electronic medical records
- Effective communication
- Order of draw
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood culture collection
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
03.2022 - 01.2025
Phlebotomist
LAB CARE PLUS
01.2019 - 11.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Laboratory Science
Stark State College
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