Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 11 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
08.2021 - 07.2023
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Medical Assistant
Vybe Urgent Care
10.2020 - 08.2021
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Medical Assistant
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
04.2019 - 10.2020
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Medical Assistant
University Of Pennsylvania
02.2016 - 04.2019
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Medical Assistant
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2016
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Phlebotomy Technician
Hahnemann Hospital
03.2014 - 11.2015
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 65 times per day.
Phlebotomy Technician
Fountain Medical Associates
01.2013 - 02.2014
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 45 times per day.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.