Jaime Reed
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Certified Phlebotomist Technician with a proven track record at Unique Labs, enhancing laboratory efficiency and patient satisfaction through expert specimen collection and meticulous adherence to HIPAA. Skilled in venipuncture and patient communication, significantly reduced collection errors. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development and superior patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Unique Labs
04.2019 - Current
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by properly labeling and processing collected specimens for testing.
- Upheld strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
- Reduced specimen collection errors with thorough patient verification and accurate order interpretation.
- Kept work area clean and organized, adhering to strict standards for sanitation and infection prevention.
- Increased patient comfort during blood draws by utilizing effective communication skills and gentle techniques.
- Performed specialized phlebotomy procedures such as arterial punctures or heel sticks when necessary for specific diagnostic purposes.
- Accurately documented relevant information within electronic health records systems, contributing towards smooth clinical workflow.
- Supervised inventory management, ensuring adequate stock of supplies for seamless daily operations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate blood draws in a timely manner.
- Maintained a safe work environment by consistently following infection control and safety protocols.
Phlebotomist Technician
Diagnostic Labs
08.2012 - 03.2019
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Minimized patient discomfort during blood draws by utilizing proper tourniquet application, needle selection, and insertion techniques.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Achieved successful venipunctures even in challenging situations such as pediatric or geriatric patients with difficult veins.
Phlebotomist Technician
Lab Express
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Test performed, hair follicle test, DNA and Urine Drug screens
- Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Associate of Science -
Brookline College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2011
Skills
- Order of draw
- Venipuncture Technique
- Blood culture collection
- Specimen labeling
- Centrifugation Techniques
- Patient preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Sample storage
- Proper Tourniquet Application
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA Compliance
- Sample and specimen collection
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Specimen handling
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Unique Labs
04.2019 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
Diagnostic Labs
08.2012 - 03.2019
Phlebotomist Technician
Lab Express
03.2011 - 04.2012
Associate of Science -
Brookline College - Phoenix