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France Fisher

Avon,MA

Summary

Skilled Phlebotomist more than 20+ years of experience in fast-paced hospitals including trauma and ER. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals including pediatric and geriatric. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Phlebotomist III

Stroger Hospital
Chicago, IL
05.2006 - Current
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
  • Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger stick 50-70 times per day.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using Cerner and Softlab to validate patient insurance information.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

All Star Staffing,Inc
Boston, MA
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed. Managed over 60 specimens per day.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - MEDICAL ASSISTING

BRYMAN INSTITUTE, BROOKLINE, MA
  • Dean's List Spring 2002 & Fall 2003

Skills

  • Staff Phlebotomy Training
  • Butterfly Venipuncture
  • Hemoglobin Testing
  • Glucose Screening
  • Biohazard Policy Compliance
  • Fluid and Tissue Disposal
  • Sharps Collection
  • Blood Culturing
  • Safety Assurance
  • Critical Thinking
  • MEDITECH Software
  • Therapeutic Phlebotomy

Timeline

Lead Phlebotomist III - Stroger Hospital
05.2006 - Current
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist - All Star Staffing,Inc
01.2002 - 01.2006
BRYMAN INSTITUTE - Some College (No Degree), MEDICAL ASSISTING

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