Edward Alas
Austin,TX
Summary
Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing over a year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Austin Regional Clinic
08.2022 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by utilizing a gentle, empathetic approach during blood draw procedures.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing specimens for timely processing.
- Reduced wait times for patients by quickly and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to strict sanitation protocols per guidelines.
- Ensured proper identification of patients through diligent verification of personal information before each patient/blood draw procedure.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Assisted in maintaining adequate inventory levels of phlebotomy supplies, preventing shortages that could disrupt workflow or compromise patient care quality.
- Provided excellent customer service with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and clinical staff.
- Always up to date with medialab training and other growth media.
- Provides immediate assistance quickly and efficiently to other clinical staff when needed in both lab and clinic.
- Handled tasks using Epic and Copia to handle patient information and duties efficiently.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sequoia High School
Redwood City, CA06.2019
Skills
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Sample Preparation
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Specimen Handling
- Communication Abilities
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Order of draw
- Professional demeanor
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Austin Regional Clinic
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sequoia High School
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