Fabian Barrera

• Maintained phlebotomy equipment and reported issues to ensure reliable use.
• Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
• Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
• Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier 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.
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
• Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
• Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
• Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
• Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
• Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.

• Collected venous and capillary specimens following strict patient identification protocols.
• Documented specimen information accurately in laboratory records and systems.
• Monitored collection areas and restocked supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
• Assisted patients with clear instructions to reduce anxiety during phlebotomy.
• 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 as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.

• Collected venous specimens following strict patient identification protocols.
• Labeled, processed, and transported samples to maintain specimen integrity.
• Verified orders and prepared collection supplies for efficient patient flow.
• Followed infection control and safety procedures during all blood draws.

My duties were to recieve lab specimens, verify specimens were in lab on computer, process samples, distribute samples ready to be ran to corresponding departments such as chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, blood bank, etc. I also performed duties such as answering phones & providing doctors with patient results. I also performed a duty on a transfer tube system where we would obtain the lab samples & distribute to the other employees working on the computer to verify samples in lab.