Jennifer Bahena
Berwyn,IL
Summary
Reliable phlebotomist and laboratory specimen processor skilled in specimen labeling, patient communication, and technical procedures. Proven ability to train new team members and collaborate with all healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Specimen Proccesor/Phlebotomist
Saint Anthony's Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
02.2025 - Current
- Process and label specimens for laboratory analysis and testing.
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper venipuncture techniques.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Assisted in preparing samples for laboratory analysis and testing.
- Provided excellent patient care by addressing concerns and explaining procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely specimen processing.
- Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies to ensure readiness for patient procedures.
- Trained new phlebotomist students on best practices and protocols to enhance team competency.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Tracked and ordered lab supplies to maintain optimal inventory levels for uninterrupted service.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Relayed critical patient test results to nurses/doctors to avoid patient care delay.
- Recorded specimen data into laboratory information systems accurately and efficiently.
- Packaged specimens properly for transport ensuring they remained intact throughout the shipping process until arrival at the destination laboratory site.
- Processed specimens and prepared them for testing according to established procedures.
- Unloaded, unpacked and routed incoming specimens by type to different staging areas for further processing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
935 W Chestnut St Ste 455, Chicago, IL 6064209-2024
Skills
- Patient critical results communication
- Venipuncture
- Specimen preparation
- Specimen labeling procedures
- On-site testing
- Data entry
- Recording data
- Lab reporting
- Venipuncture expertise
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Laboratory Specimen Proccesor/Phlebotomist
Saint Anthony's Hospital
02.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists