Mariah Reed
Central Islip,NY
Summary
Highly-skilled, Care-focused Phlebotomist background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
Bohemia, NY
05.2024 - 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.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Phlebotomist
Northwell Health Plainview Hospital
Plainview, NY
10.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Phlebotomist
Northwell Health Hospital
Huntington, NY
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Babylon, NY
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Phlebotomist /Medical Lab Assistant
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
New Hyde Park, NY
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- hematology office ,extracting blood from patients through venipuncture. Or finger sticks. Preparing specimens for transportation as well as processing and billing. Training nurses as well as new hires on phlebotomy skills.
Phlebotomist
Enzo Clinical Labs
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Medical Associates
Oakland Gardens, NY
02.2021 - 04.2021
- I draw blood through venipuncture or fingersticks.
- I Analyze blood specimens using the correct testing equipment, Prepare specimens for transportation, including labeling vials accurately and matching blood specimens to patients.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2028
Skills
- Blood Collections
- Safety Requirements
- Specimen Collection
- Venipuncture
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Specimen Transport
- Measuring Vital Statistics
- Critical Thinking
- Clerical Support
- Patient Confidentiality
- Data Entry
- Infection Control
- Specimen Preparation
- Paperwork Processing
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
BLS Certification
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
05.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Northwell Health Plainview Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
Phlebotomist
Northwell Health Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
11.2022 - 04.2023
Phlebotomist /Medical Lab Assistant
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
01.2022 - 09.2022
Phlebotomist
Enzo Clinical Labs
09.2021 - 12.2021
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Medical Associates
02.2021 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College