MARTA ORTIZ
Elmwood Park,IL
Summary
Highly-skilled Bilingual Phlebotomist with over 20 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2024
- Knowledgeable with transplant patients, genetic testing and research studies.
- Completed blood and specimen samples from patients undergoing fertility treatments, ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Prepared patients for Pre-Op Surgeries.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Phlebotomist
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed blood draws and specimen collections for inpatient and outpatient populations, including pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
- Maintained a high level of high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharp, disposal and biohazardous waste disposal.
- Communicated with staff and patients in English/Spanish to ensure clear understanding of procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Phlebotomist
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Floated between inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and the laboratory to provide Phlebotomy and EKG services as needed.
- Quickly mastered Meditech system.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as Venipuncture and Capillary puncture.
- Performed routine STAT blood draws, EKGs, and point- of - care testing in high pressure environments.
- Reduced contamination risk by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean wok environment.
Phlebotomist
Lourdes Hospital
06.2010 - 05.2015
- Performed Venipuncture and fingersticks collection exclusively for pediatric patients ranging from infants to adolescents.
- Accurately labeled Vacutainer Tubes with patients name, date, and time of collection.
- Performed bedside test such as Bleeding Time Test.
- Collected blood samples using Vacutainer Tubes, Tourniquets, Syringes, and Butterfly Needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Phlebotomist
Rush University Medical Center
10.2000 - 04.2010
- Performed blood draws and specimen collections for inpatient and outpatient populations, including pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and Biohazardous waste disposal.
- Accurately labeled Vacutainer Tubes with patient name, date, and time of collection.
- 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.
Education
CPT- Phlebotomy Technician Certification -
Illinois Medical Training Center
Chicago, IL09.1988
Skills
- Pediatric & Adult Phlebotomy
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) patient interactions
- Team Lead and EKG Certified
- Experience in Mental Health & Behavioral Patient Care
- Time Management & Team Collaboration
- Patient Care & Safety Blood Collections by Venipuncture & Capillary Techniques from all age groups
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2024
Phlebotomist
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
02.2016 - 05.2019
Phlebotomist
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
06.2015 - 02.2016
Phlebotomist
Lourdes Hospital
06.2010 - 05.2015
Phlebotomist
Rush University Medical Center
10.2000 - 04.2010
CPT- Phlebotomy Technician Certification -
Illinois Medical Training Center
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