Elizdeh Colon

• 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.
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
• Managed difficult situations involving upset or frustrated patients with empathy and professionalism, ultimately resolving issues effectively.
• Epic Patient registration
• Heel stick/Pedi
• Glucose
• H-Pylori
• Blood cultures
• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
• Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.

HomeDraw Department

• Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
• Covered morning rounds at nursing home facilities.
• 10-18 patients daily
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
• Centrifuged blood samples mobile
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier and car with appropriate supplies.
• Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
• Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
• Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
• On-call rotation / Inpatient rounds at Miriam Hospital
• VBG experience

• Perform biometric screening at clients sites including finger stick blood collection, BMI, blood pressure and other health screening services based on service package
• Maintains accurate, complete and legible records
• Perform basic waived testing technical procedures on blood samples and completes required quality control
• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
• Reduced wait times for patients by implementing effective time management strategies during screenings.
• Performed various tests as required, including blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, and cholesterol level evaluations.
• Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
• Utilized electronic medical record systems proficiently to track patient data and maintain up-to-date records efficiently.

• Answer a multi-line phone
• Filing
• Maintain and create new student files
• Make deposits to bank
• Obtain student H.S
• Transcripts
• Update class schedules
• Record daily attendance
• Make daily reports for bank deposits
• Excel, Microsoft Word, Faxing
• Prepare and organize files for Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
• Maintained clean front area

• Prepare and organize files for two schools for the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

• Take and record vital signs, EKG's, H Pylori testing
• Medical Manager Software
• Answer phone, Confirm appointments, Verify insurance coverage
• Create new patient chart, Collect copays, Filing, Telephone triage
• Called in prescriptions
• Collected and updated patient information such as demographic and third-party coverage data
• Made follow-up office appointments and referrals to specialists
• Schedule tests and procedures