Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 1 year and a half of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist
Alice Hyde Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Waitress
Guiseppe's Pizza
02.2020 - 06.2021
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chateaugay High School
Chateaugay, NY
06.2021
Skills
Preparing Devices
Donor Suitability Determination
Patient History Documentation
Sharps Disposal
Health Education
Biohazard Policy Compliance
Maintaining Confidentiality
Patient Identification
Finger Stick Method
Secure Biohazards
Time Management
Sanitation and Sterilization
Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
Venipuncture
Supply Requisition and Inventory
Epic Software
Heel Sticks
Computerized Tracking
Phlebotomy Functions
Specimen Collection and Storage
OSHA Regulations
Infection Control
MEDITECH Software
Biohazard Waste Disposal
Equipment and Supply Inspections
Specimen Collection
Patient Confidentiality
Drawing Blood
Blood Cultures
Strategic Methods
Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
Tracking Specimens
HIPAA
Hazardous Waste and Disposal
Specimen Labeling Procedures
Answering Questions
Certification
Certified phlebotomist
CNA
American heart association health care provider (BLS) + First aid.
Alzheimer's technician certificate
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist
Alice Hyde Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Waitress
Guiseppe's Pizza
02.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Chateaugay High School
Certified phlebotomist
CNA
American heart association health care provider (BLS) + First aid.
Alzheimer's technician certificate
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