Damaris
Rochester,NY
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 25 years experience in healthcare settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Phlebotomist
University Of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using epic and softLab to validate patient insurance information.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, between order and nursing station logs.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- 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.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator
New York State Department Of Health
12.2020 - Current
- Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
- Offered basic guidance regarding testing and medical consultation for those exposed to people with COVID-19.
- Collected and recorded information in electronic medical records.
- Contacted people exposed to individuals with COVID-19, assessed symptoms and referred for testing.
- Reached out to people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 to determine contact histories and potential exposures.
- Coordinated with public health and local facilities to support isolation and quarantine of individuals.
- Performed record keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
- Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
- Notified and interviewed individuals to ascertain novel coronavirus exposure level.
- Contacted clients by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
Senior Phlebotomist
Rochester Regional Health System
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Phlebotomist collects, registers, and processes patient laboratory specimens using a variety of collection techniques, protocols, and computer systems. Follows patient identification protocols for all ages and complexity of patients. perform EKG’s. Excellent judgment, problem-solving and customer service skills. flexible and able to work independently as well with a team. verified sample quality.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 25 times per day.
- 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.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist
Bushwick Medical Center
04.1998 - 03.2011
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Education
Certification - Medical Assisting/Phlebotomist
Careers Training Center
Brooklyn 07.1997
GED -
Eastern District High School
Brooklyn 01.1986
Skills
- Public outreach
- Bilingual in spanish and english
- Report preparation
- Informational materials
- Monitoring Patient Progress
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Patient Assessments
- Using centrifuge
- Electronic health records
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Identification
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Sr Phlebotomist
University Of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator
New York State Department Of Health
12.2020 - Current
Senior Phlebotomist
Rochester Regional Health System
04.2016 - 11.2018
Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist
Bushwick Medical Center
04.1998 - 03.2011
Certification - Medical Assisting/Phlebotomist
Careers Training Center
GED -
Eastern District High School
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