ELIZABETH [BETSY] GLITTENBERG
Wellington,CO
Summary
A job opportunity that offers varied and increasing challenges and responsibilities for professional and personal growth.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
UCHEALTH, GARTH ENGLUND BLOOD CENTER
01.2021 - Current
- Executed venipuncture and capillary collection procedures with precision to ensure patient comfort and accurate results.
- Maintained sterile environments and adhered to safety protocols to minimize infection risks during blood draws.
- Managed patient interactions, explaining procedures clearly to alleviate anxiety and ensure cooperation.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and optimize blood donation processes.
School Bus Driver
STUDENT TRANSIT
10.2007 - 12.2019
- Duties: Daily school bus transportation for early education, preschool, special needs, elementary, middle school and high school aged students. Provided daily to and from bus routes, athletic team transportation, event shuttles, and charter trips.
Hospital Inventory Specialist
MAYO CLINIC
05.2005 - 08.2007
- Duties: Stocked hospital floors/units by pulling from warehouse and delivering to hospital floors. Received goods at the dock verifying order accuracy, including item type(s) and quantity.
Medical Assistant
MARSHFIELD CLINIC (BRAIN AND SPINE INSTITUTE)
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Duties: Provided initial patient intake, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight and height. Cleaned and dressed surgical incisions. Scheduled surgeries and additional tests. Instructed patients on incision care and pre-operative preparation. Maintained appropriate patient charting and notes.
Lab Assistant
BONFILS BLOOD CENTER
02.1999 - 10.2000
- Duties: Receiving and processing blood samples. Recording blood sample identification codes assigned to blood donations. Reconciled lab reports for billing.
Medical/Lab Assistant
WOMEN'S HEALTH CONSULTANTS
01.1989 - 05.1993
- Duties: Assisted physicians with medical procedures. Performed phlebotomy and urinalysis testing. Tracked all test results. Entry of vital information into hospital system. Worked with pharmaceutical representatives.
Donor Services Supervisor (Mobile Services)
BONFILS BLOOD CENTER
01.1985 - 11.1988
- Duties: Working supervisor for multiple employees regarding the execution of registration, screening and phlebotomy operations.
Education
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Front Range Community College
Ft Collins, CO12-2021
Certified Medical Coder - Medical Coding
AAPC
Online09-2023
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Colorado College of Medical Assistants
Denver, CO1985
Skills
- Skilled in patient venipuncture procedures
- Understanding order of draw
- Effective tourniquet application
- HIPAA compliance knowledge
- Fingerstick blood draw
- Proper sharps disposal
- Upholding privacy standards for patients
- Quality assurance
- Blood hemoglobin assessment
- Sample and specimen collection
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- Medical Coding Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomist
UCHEALTH, GARTH ENGLUND BLOOD CENTER
01.2021 - Current
School Bus Driver
STUDENT TRANSIT
10.2007 - 12.2019
Hospital Inventory Specialist
MAYO CLINIC
05.2005 - 08.2007
Medical Assistant
MARSHFIELD CLINIC (BRAIN AND SPINE INSTITUTE)
01.2002 - 01.2005
Lab Assistant
BONFILS BLOOD CENTER
02.1999 - 10.2000
Medical/Lab Assistant
WOMEN'S HEALTH CONSULTANTS
01.1989 - 05.1993
Donor Services Supervisor (Mobile Services)
BONFILS BLOOD CENTER
01.1985 - 11.1988
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Front Range Community College
Certified Medical Coder - Medical Coding
AAPC
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Colorado College of Medical Assistants