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ERIKA BALZANO

Wheelersburg,OH

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
12.2022 - 09.2023
  • 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.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.

Dialysis Technician

DaVita
03.2014 - 07.2021
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.

Education

No Degree - Certification As A Medical Assistant

Heritage Institute
Fort Myers, FL
05.2014

Skills

  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Venipuncture
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Data Entry
  • Patient Support
  • Quality Control Guidelines

Certification

  • Nationally Certified Medical Assistant- 2014 to current

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
12.2022 - 09.2023

Dialysis Technician

DaVita
03.2014 - 07.2021

No Degree - Certification As A Medical Assistant

Heritage Institute
ERIKA BALZANO