Gianna Zurita
AMARILLO,TX
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist Technician with over 7 years of experience in diverse healthcare environments, including hospitals and clinical laboratories. Expertise in patient preparation, venipuncture techniques, and specimen collection, ensuring high standards of safety and sanitation. Recognized for compassionate patient care and a steadfast commitment to privacy protocols. Continuous engagement in professional development reflects dedication to best practices in phlebotomy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
AMARILLO, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with laboratory personnel to resolve specimen issues.
- Prepared collection containers, needles and other supplies needed for specimen collection.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area including decontamination of surfaces between patient visits per infection control policies and procedures.
- Performed venipuncture and skin punctures on patients of all ages to collect blood samples for laboratory testing.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy processes; ordered additional materials as needed.
- Processed specimens according to laboratory guidelines including centrifugation, aliquoting, freezing and packing as required.
- Followed universal precautions when handling blood samples at all times.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Education
Continuing Education For Phlebotomy
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12-2017
High School Diploma -
Dalhart High School
Dalhart, TX05-1997
Skills
- Blood collection
- Sample preparation
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Specimen labeling
- Data entry
- Venipuncture
- Needle disposal
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
08.2022 - Current
Continuing Education For Phlebotomy
Amarillo College
High School Diploma -
Dalhart High School