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Heather Bates

Latrobe,PA

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with Number years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Dependable Job Title effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing Number-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Independence Health System
04.2002 - Current
  • 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.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.

Phlebotomist

Jeannette District Memorial Hospital
03.1999 - 04.2022
  • 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.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Education

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy

National Career School Uniontown
Uniontown, PA
01.1998

High School Diploma - General Studies

Derry Area Senior High School
Derry, PA
06.1995

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Infection Control
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA
  • Quality Control Guidelines
  • Sample and Specimen Collection
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Independence Health System
04.2002 - Current

Phlebotomist

Jeannette District Memorial Hospital
03.1999 - 04.2022

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy

National Career School Uniontown

High School Diploma - General Studies

Derry Area Senior High School
Heather Bates