Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Dependable and effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician 1
Can Community Health
09.2022 - 03.2024
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.
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 60-80 times per day.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
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.
Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
Collected urine for DOT / employment drug screening.
Blood collection on patients in ages ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
Assisted in the training of new hire employees.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Jackson Memorial Hospital /Correctional
08.2018 - 02.2022
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.