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Jasmine Fitch

Baytown

Summary

Outstanding Lead Phlebotomist with extensive experience in phlebotomy, excelling in venipuncture techniques and team leadership. Proven track record in mentoring staff and optimizing workflows, ensuring specimen integrity and compliance with safety protocols. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while enhancing operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Phlebotomist

Houston Methodist Hospital
Baytown
04.2024 - Current
  • Collected specimen samples and transported them to laboratory for processing.
  • Scheduled 35 employees to optimize staffing based on operational requirements.
  • Coordinated workflow according to stat, scheduled, or outpatient needs.
  • Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
  • Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies and reordered stock as needed.
  • Collaborated with laboratory personnel to address specimen-related issues.
  • Provided guidance during complex specimen collections to ensure accuracy.
  • Promoted blood specimen integrity by enforcing correct collection tube selection and technique.

Group Lead IV- Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
Pasadena
09.2016 - 03.2024
  • Performed venipuncture using vacuum tube, syringe, straight needle, or butterfly needle.
  • Obtained specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special-needs patients.
  • Collected capillary blood samples through dermal punctures, such as heel or finger sticks.
  • Conducted tests including blood alcohol, cultures, glucose tolerance, and peak/trough drug levels.
  • Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
  • Processed specimens by centrifugation and proper packaging for transport and delivery.
  • Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual audits for 2 Patient Service Centers, and 13 Inpatient Office Phlebotomy sites.
  • Led training for new hires, retraining, and competencies for all employees.
  • Reviewing and responding to all emails, calls, or staff reports in a timely matter.

Pathology Patient Care Technician II

Texas Children Hospital- Pavilion for Women
Houston
07.2013 - 09.2016
  • Entering patient registration by the Epic system, including orders, demographics, and insurance information.
  • Collect specimens from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly using venipuncture methods.
  • Dispose of blood, or other biohazard fluids, or tissue, including contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
  • Organize or clean blood-drawing stations, ensuring that all instruments are sterile, and that all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use, ensuring that no supplies are expired.
  • Calibrate or maintain machines, such as centrifuges.
  • Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
  • Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug level tests.
  • Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.
  • Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.

Mobile Phlebotomist II/ Apheresis Technician I

GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER
Houston
01.2009 - 07.2013
  • Collect blood, red cells, and/or plasma using appropriate collection procedures for donation.
  • Load and unload the company vehicle with supplies and machinery used for a blood drive.
  • Set up blood drives that involved privacy screens, laptops, printers, donor chairs, apheresis machines, etc.
  • Draw blood from veins with a 16-gauge needle using vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
  • Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection.
  • Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal.
  • Screen the donor for suitability according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.
  • Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort.
  • Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
  • Serve refreshments to donors to ensure the absorption of sugar into their systems.
  • Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy and donation site setup techniques.
  • Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist - phlebotomy, medical billing and coding, patient preparation

SANFORD- BROWN COLLEGE
HOUSTON, TEXAS
01.2009

High School Diploma -

DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL
DEER PARK, TEXAS
02-2007

Skills

  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Specimen processing
  • Customer service
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Employee training
  • Mentoring staff
  • Safety procedures
  • Patient care
  • Pediatric phlebotomy
  • Geriatric phlebotomy
  • Therapeutic phlebotomy
  • Lab safety protocols
  • Laboratory procedures understanding
  • Blood culture collection
  • Staff management
  • Plasma Collection

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Timeline

Lead Phlebotomist

Houston Methodist Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Group Lead IV- Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
09.2016 - 03.2024

Pathology Patient Care Technician II

Texas Children Hospital- Pavilion for Women
07.2013 - 09.2016

Mobile Phlebotomist II/ Apheresis Technician I

GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER
01.2009 - 07.2013

Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist - phlebotomy, medical billing and coding, patient preparation

SANFORD- BROWN COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL

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