Jodi Bourgeois
Gray,LA
Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering 35 years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
PSR 3 FLOAT PHLEBOTOMIST
Quest Diagnostics
Houma, Louisiana
01.2007 - 01.2025
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- 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.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with phlebotomy practices.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies and reordered stock as necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new phlebotomy staff.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Collaborated with laboratory personnel to resolve specimen issues.
- Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Handled special collection procedures, including therapeutic phlebotomy and drug testing.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow to minimize wait times.
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws with precision on patients of varying ages and health statuses.
Phlebotomist
Chabert Medical Center
Houma, Louisiana
12.1988 - 07.2005
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
On The Job Trained By Chabert Medical Center
Houma, LouisianaSkills
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection
- Donor screening
- Infection Control
- Specimen Preparation
- Data Entry
- Paperwork Processing
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Patient Care
- Communication abilities
- HIPAA Compliance
- Drug screening
Timeline
PSR 3 FLOAT PHLEBOTOMIST
Quest Diagnostics
01.2007 - 01.2025
Phlebotomist
Chabert Medical Center
12.1988 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
On The Job Trained By Chabert Medical Center