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Ikharia Hill

LaGrange,USA

Summary

Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Support Services Specialist Lead

Wellstar
12.2022 - Current
  • Developed training materials to enhance staff proficiency and productivity.
  • Provided training on various software applications to both internal staff and external clients, enhancing user proficiency levels.
  • Collaborated with medical staff to ensure timely processing of specimens for accurate diagnoses.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.

Donor Services Technician

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
  • Labeled blood tubes with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
  • Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs
  • Supported quality assurance initiatives through meticulous documentation practices and routine equipment maintenance checks.
  • Increased accuracy in record-keeping by diligently updating donor information in the database system.
  • Assisted with donor recruitment efforts, resulting in an expanded pool of eligible donors.
  • Streamlined the donation process with thorough pre-donation assessments and accurate medical history evaluations.

Dialysis Phlebotomy Technician

US Renal Care
03.2016 - 01.2019
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in identifying patients and matching them with their corresponding lab orders.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient confidentiality by upholding strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and documentation processes.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency through proper specimen handling and labeling procedures.


Education

High School Diploma -

Lagrange Highschool
LaGrange, GA
05.2012

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician, NHA, 2020
  • Certified Sterile Processing Technician, 2024

Timeline

Lab Support Services Specialist Lead

Wellstar
12.2022 - Current

Donor Services Technician

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
01.2019 - 12.2022

Dialysis Phlebotomy Technician

US Renal Care
03.2016 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Lagrange Highschool

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