Phlebotomist
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Hastings, Pennsylvania
2019 - 2024
- Verified patient identity with wristbands and requisitions before collecting specimens.
- Labeled collection tubes and prepared samples for lab processing and transport.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas by regularly sanitizing surfaces and organizing supplies. and safe while following hospital infection control procedures.
- Managed difficult draws using proper venipuncture and capillary collection methods.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Entered patient orders into the computer with correct diagnosis
- Answered incoming calls and routed messages to appropriate staff members.
- Assisted staff with basic administrative tasks and document handling.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.