Obtain Phlebotomist technician position that provides challenges in personal and professional growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Labcorp
10.2024 - 11.2024
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized phlebotomy station, adhering to infection control protocols.
Ensured proper patient identification before each procedure, minimizing risk of incorrect blood collection or results reporting.
Utilized knowledge of various needle gauges and equipment for successful blood collection from difficult-to-access veins.
Improved accuracy in identifying veins through extensive practice of palpation techniques on various skin types and ages.
Performed venipuncture procedures on diverse patient populations, ensuring safety and comfort during the process.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Helped packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff to build trust and camaraderie.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Dental Assistant
Konikoff Family Dentistry
03.2003 - 09.2018
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.