Kylie Hodge
Summary
Accomplished Medical Laboratory Technician and Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Avera McGreevy, enhancing patient care through expert venipuncture and meticulous quality control procedures. Skilled in laboratory safety and HIPAA compliance, significantly improved efficiency and reduced error rates. Demonstrates exceptional patient care and technical proficiency, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic testing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Independent Phlebotomy Services
10.2010 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Completed cancer research study blood, and processed kits.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Avera McGreevy
02.2010 - 09.2022
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Reduced error rates in testing procedures through careful attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
- Ran machines, such as glucometer, Sysmex, Cepheid, Cell Dyn, Coagusense
- Wrote policies and procedures
- Proficiency Testing
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and reducing turnaround times.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Enhanced patient care through accurate and timely diagnostic testing for various medical conditions.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Mitchell Technical Institute
Mitchell, SD05-2008
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Quality testing
- Order of draw
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient care
- Quality control procedures
- Specimen handling
- Lab testing
- Sample and specimen collection
- Laboratory safety protocols
- HIPAA compliance
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Butterfly needle technique
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Independent Phlebotomy Services
10.2010 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Avera McGreevy
02.2010 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Mitchell Technical Institute
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