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Ingrid Perez

Hurley,NY

Summary

With a proven track record at Quest Diagnostics, I excel in venipuncture expertise and patient care, enhancing patient trust and efficiency. My role in training new phlebotomists and implementing cutting-edge blood collection techniques underscores my commitment to medical excellence and effective communication.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
03.2015 - Current
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.

Phlebotomist

Columbia Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - Current
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.

Phlebotomy Instructor

Suny Ulster
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Taught vein selection and blood extraction protocol in real-time with demonstration materials and in clinical settings.
  • Supported students with one-on-one coaching in career pursuits and post-program next steps.
  • Devised plans to support personal growth and improvement for sustained success both within and after program.
  • Interpreted and composed instructions in various forms using software, written communication and hand-drawn diagrams.
  • Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Trained students in industry-leading sanitation and hygiene protocol to improve career readiness.

Phlebotmist

Mid-Hudson Medical Group
09.2010 - 06.2015
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Phlebotmist

Labcorp
06.2005 - 11.2009
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.

Education

GED -

Kingston High School
Kingston, NY

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Ulster BOCES
Port Ewen, NY

Skills

  • Paperwork Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Communication abilities
  • Medical office administration
  • Medical Records Maintenance
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • Patient Care

Timeline

Phlebotomy Instructor

Suny Ulster
09.2017 - 06.2018

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
03.2015 - Current

Phlebotomist

Columbia Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - Current

Phlebotmist

Mid-Hudson Medical Group
09.2010 - 06.2015

Phlebotmist

Labcorp
06.2005 - 11.2009

GED -

Kingston High School

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Ulster BOCES

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