Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
Enhanced laboratory efficiency through proper specimen handling and labeling procedures.
Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all phlebotomy procedures.
Streamlined the blood collection process through proficient venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
Maintained a high level of accuracy in identifying patients and matching them with their corresponding lab orders.
Collaborated with clinical staff to ensure appropriate specimen collection for various diagnostic tests.
Supported laboratory operations by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas for optimal efficiency.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and improve job performance.
Demonstrated commitment to patient confidentiality by upholding strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and documentation processes.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
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.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Education
NHA Phlebotomist Technician in Health - Phlebotomy
Chambers Training Academy
Fredericksburg, VA
03.2017
Certificate in Education - Education
University of Santo Domingo ( UADS)
Dominican Republic
11.2006
Skills
Supply Restocking
Medical Records Maintenance
Infection Control
Patient Flow Management
Biohazard Disposal
Patient Confidentiality
Venipuncture
HIPAA
Quality Control
Health Education
Quality Control Guidelines
Data Entry
Equipment maintenance
Team collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Primary And Urgent Care
03.2018 - Current
NHA Phlebotomist Technician in Health - Phlebotomy