Christa Desmond

• Assisted in preparing patients for blood draws, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
• Learned proper venipuncture techniques to collect blood samples safely and efficiently from all ages of patients.
• Maintained sterile equipment and work areas to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Supported laboratory staff by labeling and organizing specimens for testing processes.
• Processed specimens and paperwork for testing sendouts to major labs (Quest and Labcorp)
• Performed EKGs on surgical pre-op patients in the Pre-op Assessment Department.
• Communicated effectively with patients about procedures, reducing anxiety during blood collection.
• Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of phlebotomy best practices and protocols.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Supported laboratory technicians by preparing and organizing samples for analysis, facilitating smoother workflow.

Same job duties as first time employed at Wise Regional Health Systems.