Christi Torres
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Focused Phlebotomist offering 19 years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture on newborn to geriatric patients. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients with excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients' anxiety. Committed to maintaining highest standards of safety and quality control.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Catholic Health System
Buffalo, NY
04.2001 - Current
My job consists of drawing and processing blood and other body fluids, registration, and preceptor to students.
Emergency Medical Technician
Rural Metro Corporation
Buffalo, NY
06.1995 - 01.2001
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12.2000
Associate of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY09.1992
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY06.1995
Skills
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Recording data
- Venipuncture
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Blood specimen storage
- Patient confidentiality
- Data Entry
- Diagnostic Testing
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient privacy
- Infection Control
- Sample and specimen collection
- Time management
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Catholic Health System
04.2001 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Rural Metro Corporation
06.1995 - 01.2001
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Trocaire College
Associate of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice
Erie Community College
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Erie Community College
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