Mark Bobbi II
Prospect,CT
Summary
Skilled Phlebotomist and Cytology/Microbiology Lab Assistant with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. Reliable and highly accurate, focused on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines. Works well under pressure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist II
MidState Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
Lab Assistant
Trinity Health Of New England
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Created slides from over 20 Pap Smear samples per day using ThinPrep machine.
- Stained and cover slipped slides for review by cytotechnologists
- Performed low complexity tests in microbiology using technology such as the Verigine Nanosphere, Abbot ID NOW, and Cepheid GeneXpert.
- Planted microbiology specimens
- Tests Include: GC/Chlamydia, C. Diff, legionella, sputum cultures, CSF, urine cultures, Respiratory Viral Panels, GIPCR, Covid PCR, fluid cultures, H. Pylori, lactoferrin, Rapid flu A/B tests, vaginal cultures, wound cultures, positive blood cultures, and many more.
- Created slides for various microbiology tests
- Gram Stained slides for reading by microbiologists and medical technologists.
- Called physicians with critical results and entered them into Sunquest Laboratory System
Float Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 30+ times per day.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Care360 to validate patient insurance information.
Phlebotomy Technician
Trinity Health Of New England: St. Mary's Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system using Epic and Sunquest.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures over 50 times per day.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Retail Sales Associate
Dollar General
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Supported loss prevention goals by maintaining accurate drawers and monitoring shopper behavior.
- Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
Private Caregiver
Family
01.2010 - 08.2018
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT12.2018
Associate of Science - Business Management
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05.2014
High School Diploma -
Woodland Regional High School
Beacon Falls, CT06.2010
Skills
- Blood specimen storage
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Abbot IDNOW Rapid COVID Test
- EpiCare
- SunQuest
- CoPath
- Care360 Quanum
- Verigine Nanosphere
- Cepheid GeneXpert
- ThinPrep
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Adult, Pediatric, and Infant First Aid/CPR Certified
Affiliations
- St. Anthony's Church
- Knights of Columbus
Timeline
Phlebotomist II
MidState Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Lab Assistant
Trinity Health Of New England
01.2022 - 05.2022
Float Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
08.2021 - 12.2021
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2021 - 08.2021
Phlebotomy Technician
Trinity Health Of New England: St. Mary's Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
Retail Sales Associate
Dollar General
11.2019 - 02.2020
Private Caregiver
Family
01.2010 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Management
Post University
Associate of Science - Business Management
Naugatuck Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Woodland Regional High School