Christian Smith
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 12 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Clinical Phlebotomist
Labcorp
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
07.2020 - Current
- Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples.
- Kept patients safe by adhering to infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines.
- Prioritized my daily tasks based on the priority of the collections.
- Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection.
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Processed laboratory specimens for testing, maintaining compliance with quality control standards.
- Documented patient information and sample details accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on phlebotomy procedures and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Implemented improvements in sample collection workflows, reducing wait times for patients significantly.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and manage scheduling efficiently.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during specimen handling and disposal procedures, promoting workplace safety culture.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on advancements in phlebotomy techniques and technologies.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Phlebotomist
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2013 - 07.2020
- Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples.
- Prioritized my daily tasks based on the priority of the collections.
- Checked blood and specimen collection orders for accuracy, notifying nurses or physicians if there were any discrepancies between the order and the nursing station logs.
- Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection.
- Used a vacuum tube, a syringe, or a butterfly venipuncture to draw blood from veins.
- Followed physician orders when performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
Phlebotomist
Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates at Baton Rouge General
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
10.2010 - 01.2013
- Followed physician orders when performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy cart or carrier.
- Keep track of the specimens I collected by initialing, dating, and noting the date and time of collection.
- Used a vacuum tube, a syringe, or a butterfly venipuncture to draw blood from veins.
- Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection.
- Speak with the patient in order to obtain information for lab records, as well as to alleviate fear or anxiety and maximize cooperation.
- Checked blood and specimen collection orders for accuracy, notifying nurses or physicians if there were any discrepancies between the order and the nursing station logs.
- Kept patients safe by adhering to infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines.
- Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples.
- Gathered tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Lead Phlebotomist
Marry Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Baton Rouge
10.2010 - Current
- Supervised daily phlebotomy operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and best practices.
- Trained and mentored junior phlebotomists, enhancing skill development and team efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined patient intake and sample collection workflows.
- Developed educational materials for staff training on new phlebotomy techniques and equipment usage.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and testing procedures to support efficient laboratory workflows.
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary methods, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
Education
Certified Medical Assistance - Certification -
Medical Training College
Baton Rouge, LA01-2007
Skills
- MS Office
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Sample and specimen collection
- Venipuncture
- Data entry
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer service
- Certifications
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Team building
- Blood specimen storage
- Patient confidentiality
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient support
- Paperwork processing
- Recording data
- Quality control guidelines
- Medical records management
- Health education
- Medical office administration
- Staff management
- Medical testing
- Health and safety
- Technical troubleshooting
- Patient assessment
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Communication
- Proper labeling
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Data confidentiality
Timeline
Lead Clinical Phlebotomist
Labcorp
07.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 07.2020
Lead Phlebotomist
Marry Bird Perkins Cancer Center
10.2010 - Current
Phlebotomist
Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates at Baton Rouge General
10.2010 - 01.2013
Certified Medical Assistance - Certification -
Medical Training College