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Kathryn Smith

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 15+ years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Kings County Hospital
02.2020 - Current
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Phlebotomist

Lenox Hill Hospital
02.2000 - 03.2019
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.

Education

EKG Technician

Next Step Institute of Health And Learning
3218 Church Avenue
11.2019

Phlebotomy

Mandl School, The College of Allied Health
254 W. 54th Street
02.2006

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY
12.2000

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Venipuncture
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Medical Testing

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Kings County Hospital
02.2020 - Current

Phlebotomist

Lenox Hill Hospital
02.2000 - 03.2019

EKG Technician

Next Step Institute of Health And Learning

Phlebotomy

Mandl School, The College of Allied Health

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
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