Cynthia Foster
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Phlebotomist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Intern
IRI
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Ensured accurate labeling of specimens, preventing mix-ups and guaranteeing correct test results.
- Improved overall patient experience with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication.
Phlebotomist
Bio Reference Labs
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Phlebotomist
Actalent
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Specimen Processing Technician
Quest Diagnostics
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Expertly managed high-pressure situations during peak times, maintaining focus on task completion while adhering to stringent safety guidelines.
- Improved turnaround time for test results by prioritizing urgent samples and efficiently managing workload.
- Expedited critical test results by promptly notifying appropriate medical personnel of any abnormal findings or discrepancies.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately processing and labeling specimens for testing.
MA/Phlebotomist
Lifeline Screening
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Education
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA06-1995
Skills
- Order of draw
- Capillary puncture
- Anatomy
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Venipuncture technique
- Proper labeling
- Specimen labeling procedures
Timeline
Phlebotomist Intern
IRI
01.2025 - 02.2025
Phlebotomist
Bio Reference Labs
08.2024 - 10.2024
Phlebotomist
Actalent
04.2024 - 06.2024
Specimen Processing Technician
Quest Diagnostics
04.2023 - 04.2024
MA/Phlebotomist
Lifeline Screening
09.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Sacramento City College
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