Delores Barton
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Methodist Hospital Atascosa
Jourdanton, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Collected samples from patients for various tests including blood work, urine analysis.
- Start IVs, collect samples from IV lines.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
SR Phlebotomist
Labtech Diagnostics
San Antonio, TX
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, syringe or butterfly venipuncture needles, and straight needles.
Patient Service Representative
Quest Diagnostics
San Antonio, TX
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, syringe or butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Patient Services Technician
LabCorp
San Antonio, TX
03.2010 - 05.2019
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
Traveling Phlebotomist
Cyto Labs
San Antonio, TX
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Turn in weekly mileage logs.
Clinical Lab Assistant
Baptist Health System-Baptist Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
03.2008 - 04.2009
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
S.W. School of Business And Technical Careers
San Antonio, TX11-1998
GED -
Del Mar Testing Center
Corpus Christi07-1994
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Blood Collection
- Paperwork Processing
- Data Entry
- Specimen Preparation
- Patient Care
- Patient Support
- HIPAA
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Donor Screening
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Methodist Hospital Atascosa
12.2023 - Current
SR Phlebotomist
Labtech Diagnostics
11.2022 - 03.2023
Patient Service Representative
Quest Diagnostics
08.2019 - 09.2022
Patient Services Technician
LabCorp
03.2010 - 05.2019
Traveling Phlebotomist
Cyto Labs
05.2009 - 02.2010
Clinical Lab Assistant
Baptist Health System-Baptist Medical Center
03.2008 - 04.2009
Certificate - Medical Assistant
S.W. School of Business And Technical Careers
GED -
Del Mar Testing Center
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