I am a driven and detailed oriented Phlebotomist with four months of experience and seeking an opportunity to further utilize my training and skills to provide high quality patient care to bring success. I am highly skilled in performing venipunctures, capillary punctures and specimen collection techniques. Familiar with centrifugation procedures and medical terminology. I am an excellent communicator with knowledge of blood storage and safe handling practices.
-Verify patient identification through two steps, explain our procedures, and the purpose of the draw.
-Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures, capillary sticks, finger sticks, and properly storing blood samples.
-Maintain patient safety by using proper antiseptic technique, following the department's procedure, and observing isolation procedures.
-Accessing patients' arms or hands to identify the most appropriate site and using a proper gauge needle.
-Organizing and maintaining blood draw supplies.
-Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
-Collaborate with laboratory personnel to resolve specimen issues.
-Maintaining patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
-Label blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Following all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
-Informing patient on proper aftercare of the site.
-Certified for Phlebotomy Technician
-Issued 6/14/24