Crystal Dodson
JAMICIA,NY
Summary
I am a hard working professional with over 32 + year of Phlebotomy experience. I have a skill set directly relevant to the role that you are hiring for
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinating Manager/Phlebotomy Supervisor
Bellevue Hospital Center
10.1988 - 08.2021
- Reduced wait times for patients through effective scheduling and coordination of phlebotomy staff.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts to attract top talent for the phlebotomy department, resulting in a strong team of skilled professionals.
- Organized continuing education opportunities for existing staff, promoting professional development within the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for phlebotomy staff, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for growth.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Northwell Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2004
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Quality testing
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Quality Control Procedures
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory Information Systems
Certification
Phlebotomy
PCA
PCT
EKG
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Northwell Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2021
Coordinating Manager/Phlebotomy Supervisor
Bellevue Hospital Center
10.1988 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Long Island University